Copacabana Population 2026

Copacabana has a population of 49,169, making it the #104 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Antioquia. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 156× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

49,169

Rank in Colombia

#104

Coordinates

6.35°N, 75.51°W

~1,411 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

249 km

155 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 Copacabana

Bello392,939 people · ~6 km away
Medellín1,999,979 people · ~13 km away
San Vicente18,051 people · ~20 km away
Itagüí281,853 people · ~21 km away
Envigado163,007 people · ~21 km away
Barbosa53,943 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Copacabana?

Copacabana has a population of 49,169 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #104 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Copacabana in?

Copacabana is located in Antioquia, Colombia.

Is Copacabana the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 249 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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