Cúcuta Population 2026
Cúcuta has a population of 777,106, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Norte de Santander Department. Roughly 1.4% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
777,106
Rank in Colombia
#6
Coordinates
7.91°N, 72.50°W
~298 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
406 km
252 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Norte de Santander Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Ocaña | 101,158 | #55 |
| Villa del Rosario | 64,951 | #76 |
| Los Patios | 58,661 | #80 |
| Pamplona | 53,587 | #93 |
| El Zulia | 26,019 | #195 |
| Puerto Santander | 16,275 | #301 |
Cities near Cúcuta
- Los Patios58,661 people · ~8 km away
- Villa del Rosario64,951 people · ~9 km away
- El Zulia26,019 people · ~11 km away
- Puerto Santander16,275 people · ~52 km away
- Pamplona53,587 people · ~61 km away
- Ocaña101,158 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cúcuta?
Cúcuta has a population of 777,106 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Cúcuta in?
Cúcuta is located in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia.
Is Cúcuta the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 406 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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