Buenaventura Population 2026
Buenaventura has a population of 432,385, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Valle del Cauca Department. Roughly 0.8% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
432,385
Rank in Colombia
#15
Coordinates
3.58°N, 77.00°W
~7 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
343 km
213 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valle del Cauca Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Cali | 2,392,877 | #2 |
| Palmira | 312,519 | #22 |
| Buenaventura | 240,387 | #27 |
| Tuluá | 221,684 | #28 |
| Cartago | 134,972 | #41 |
| Guadalajara de Buga | 114,316 | #50 |
| Yumbo | 71,436 | #71 |
| Florida | 47,173 | #109 |
Cities near Buenaventura
- Buenaventura240,387 people · ~33 km away
- Cali2,392,877 people · ~56 km away
- Yumbo71,436 people · ~56 km away
- Jamundí44,833 people · ~63 km away
- Darien15,763 people · ~69 km away
- Candelaria23,989 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buenaventura?
Buenaventura has a population of 432,385 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Buenaventura in?
Buenaventura is located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.
Is Buenaventura the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 343 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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