Cimitarra Population 2026
Cimitarra has a population of 50,892, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Santander Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 151× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,892
Rank in Colombia
#98
Coordinates
6.31°N, 73.95°W
~156 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
190 km
118 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santander Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Bucaramanga | 581,130 | #8 |
| Floridablanca | 267,591 | #26 |
| Barrancabermeja | 191,403 | #30 |
| Piedecuesta | 163,362 | #36 |
| Girón | 108,466 | #52 |
| San Gil | 46,152 | #111 |
| Puerto Wilches | 31,698 | #160 |
| Socorro | 29,997 | #166 |
Cities near Cimitarra
- Vélez19,376 people · ~45 km away
- Puerto Berrío51,079 people · ~54 km away
- Barbosa20,372 people · ~56 km away
- Moniquirá20,848 people · ~64 km away
- El Carmen de Chucurí17,638 people · ~65 km away
- Yondó17,597 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cimitarra?
Cimitarra has a population of 50,892 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Cimitarra in?
Cimitarra is located in Santander Department, Colombia.
Is Cimitarra the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 190 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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