Cartagena Population 2026
Cartagena has a population of 914,552, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Bolívar. Roughly 1.7% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 8.4× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
914,552
Rank in Colombia
#5
Coordinates
10.40°N, 75.49°W
~20 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
662 km
411 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bolívar
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Magangué | 123,982 | #48 |
| Turbaco | 56,171 | #88 |
| Arjona | 50,405 | #101 |
| El Carmen de Bolívar | 47,957 | #108 |
| San Pablo | 37,160 | #136 |
| San Juan Nepomuceno | 34,110 | #146 |
| Mompós | 30,861 | #161 |
| Mahates | 26,075 | #194 |
Cities near Cartagena
- Turbaco56,171 people · ~12 km away
- Santa Rosa18,375 people · ~14 km away
- Arjona50,405 people · ~23 km away
- San Estanislao16,518 people · ~37 km away
- Mahates26,075 people · ~38 km away
- Repelón25,467 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cartagena?
Cartagena has a population of 914,552 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Cartagena in?
Cartagena is located in Bolívar, Colombia.
Is Cartagena the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 662 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.
← All biggest cities in Colombia · Colombia population by year