Cereté Population 2026
Cereté has a population of 94,935, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Córdoba. Roughly 0.2% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
94,935
Rank in Colombia
#58
Coordinates
8.88°N, 75.79°W
~14 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
511 km
317 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Córdoba
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Montería | 490,935 | #11 |
| Montelíbano | 90,450 | #60 |
| Planeta Rica | 69,708 | #72 |
| Sahagún | 59,188 | #78 |
| Ayapel | 56,082 | #89 |
| Chinú | 50,743 | #99 |
| Lorica | 40,605 | #123 |
| San Antero | 34,196 | #145 |
Cities near Cereté
- San Carlos23,532 people · ~14 km away
- Cotorra16,215 people · ~17 km away
- Montería490,935 people · ~18 km away
- Ciénaga de Oro17,623 people · ~19 km away
- Sahagún59,188 people · ~39 km away
- Lorica40,605 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cereté?
Cereté has a population of 94,935 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Cereté in?
Cereté is located in Córdoba, Colombia.
Is Cereté the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 511 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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