Buesaco Population 2026

Buesaco has a population of 19,951, making it the #251 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Nariño. It is about 385× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

Location of Buesaco (capital Bogotá shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

19,951

Rank in Colombia

#251

Coordinates

1.38°N, 77.16°W

~1,956 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

495 km

307 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nariño

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Pasto	392,930	#17
Tumaco	86,713	#63
Ipiales	77,729	#70
Samaniego	49,085	#105
Túquerres	40,038	#126
El Charco	28,673	#176
San Lorenzo	16,653	#296
Pupiales	16,431	#299

Cities near Buesaco

San Lorenzo16,653 people · ~15 km away
Pasto392,930 people · ~23 km away
La Unión15,061 people · ~25 km away
Samaniego49,085 people · ~49 km away
Túquerres40,038 people · ~61 km away
Mocoa56,398 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Buesaco?

Buesaco has a population of 19,951 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #251 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Buesaco in?

Buesaco is located in Nariño, Colombia.

Is Buesaco the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 495 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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