Ciudad Bolívar Population 2026

Ciudad Bolívar has a population of 23,361, making it the #212 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Antioquia. It is about 329× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ciudad Bolívar (capital Bogotá shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

23,361

Rank in Colombia

#212

Coordinates

5.85°N, 76.03°W

~1,346 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

256 km

159 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Antioquia

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Medellín	1,999,979	#3
Bello	392,939	#16
Itagüí	281,853	#24
Envigado	163,007	#37
Rionegro	128,153	#45
Apartadó	86,438	#64
Chigorodó	86,239	#65
Caldas	82,234	#67

Cities near Ciudad Bolívar

Salgar15,782 people · ~14 km away
Concordia16,095 people · ~25 km away
Andes16,419 people · ~27 km away
Betulia15,097 people · ~29 km away
Fredonia18,790 people · ~40 km away
Caldas82,234 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ciudad Bolívar?

Ciudad Bolívar has a population of 23,361 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #212 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Ciudad Bolívar in?

Ciudad Bolívar is located in Antioquia, Colombia.

Is Ciudad Bolívar the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 256 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