Cali Population 2026
Cali has a population of 2,392,877, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Valle del Cauca Department. Roughly 4.4% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 3.2× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,392,877
Rank in Colombia
#2
Coordinates
3.43°N, 76.52°W
~758 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
301 km
187 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valle del Cauca Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Buenaventura | 432,385 | #15 |
| 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 Cali
- Yumbo71,436 people · ~17 km away
- Jamundí44,833 people · ~19 km away
- Candelaria23,989 people · ~19 km away
- Puerto Tejada46,215 people · ~25 km away
- Palmira312,519 people · ~27 km away
- Pradera44,630 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cali?
Cali has a population of 2,392,877 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Cali in?
Cali is located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.
Is Cali the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 301 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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