Caldas Population 2026

Caldas has a population of 82,234, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Antioquia. Roughly 0.2% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 93× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

82,234

Rank in Colombia

#67

Coordinates

6.09°N, 75.64°W

~1,756 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

238 km

148 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Antioquia

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Medellín	1,999,979	#3
Bello	392,939	#16
Itagüí	281,853	#24
Envigado	163,007	#37
Rionegro	128,153	#45
Apartadó	86,438	#64
Chigorodó	86,239	#65
Caucasia	58,034	#82

Cities near Caldas

La Estrella49,386 people · ~7 km away
Envigado163,007 people · ~11 km away
Itagüí281,853 people · ~11 km away
Retiro20,700 people · ~15 km away
Medellín1,999,979 people · ~19 km away
Fredonia18,790 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Caldas?

Caldas has a population of 82,234 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Caldas in?

Caldas is located in Antioquia, Colombia.

Is Caldas the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 238 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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