Calarcá Population 2026
Calarcá has a population of 79,569, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Quindío Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
79,569
Rank in Colombia
#69
Coordinates
4.53°N, 75.64°W
~1,537 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
173 km
107 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quindío Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Armenia | 304,314 | #23 |
| Montenegro | 41,996 | #118 |
| Quimbaya | 35,350 | #140 |
| Circasia | 27,135 | #184 |
| La Tebaida | 27,098 | #186 |
Cities near Calarcá
- Armenia304,314 people · ~4 km away
- Circasia27,135 people · ~10 km away
- Montenegro41,996 people · ~13 km away
- Quimbaya35,350 people · ~17 km away
- La Tebaida27,098 people · ~18 km away
- Anaime25,715 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Calarcá?
Calarcá has a population of 79,569 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Calarcá in?
Calarcá is located in Quindío Department, Colombia.
Is Calarcá the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 173 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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