Cota Population 2026

Cota has a population of 20,462, making it the #241 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Cundinamarca. It is about 375× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Cota (capital Bogotá shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
20,462
Rank in Colombia
#241
Coordinates
4.81°N, 74.10°W
~2,557 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
22 km
14 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cundinamarca

CityPopulationRank in Colombia
Soacha655,025#7
Facatativá141,762#38
Madrid135,000#40
Zipaquirá130,432#42
Mosquera128,012#46
Chía124,309#47
Funza116,890#49
Girardot City107,324#53

Cities near Cota

  • Chía124,309 people · ~7 km away
  • Bosconia37,676 people · ~14 km away
  • Cajicá54,111 people · ~14 km away
  • Funza116,890 people · ~16 km away
  • Mosquera128,012 people · ~19 km away
  • Madrid135,000 people · ~20 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cota?
Cota has a population of 20,462 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #241 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Cota in?
Cota is located in Cundinamarca, Colombia.
Is Cota the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 22 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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