Cartago Population 2026
Cartago has a population of 134,972, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Valle del Cauca Department. Roughly 0.3% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
134,972
Rank in Colombia
#41
Coordinates
4.75°N, 75.91°W
~915 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
203 km
126 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valle del Cauca Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Cali | 2,392,877 | #2 |
| Buenaventura | 432,385 | #15 |
| Palmira | 312,519 | #22 |
| Buenaventura | 240,387 | #27 |
| Tuluá | 221,684 | #28 |
| Guadalajara de Buga | 114,316 | #50 |
| Yumbo | 71,436 | #71 |
| Florida | 47,173 | #109 |
Cities near Cartago
- La Virginia25,900 people · ~17 km away
- Quimbaya35,350 people · ~21 km away
- Pereira467,269 people · ~25 km away
- Montenegro41,996 people · ~27 km away
- Marsella15,455 people · ~29 km away
- Dosquebradas206,693 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cartago?
Cartago has a population of 134,972 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Cartago in?
Cartago is located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.
Is Cartago the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 203 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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