Darien Population 2026
Darien has a population of 15,763, making it the #308 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Valle del Cauca Department. It is about 487× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,763
Rank in Colombia
#308
Coordinates
3.93°N, 76.48°W
~1,521 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
277 km
172 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valle del Cauca Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Cali | 2,392,877 | #2 |
| Buenaventura | 432,385 | #15 |
| Palmira | 312,519 | #22 |
| Buenaventura | 240,387 | #27 |
| Tuluá | 221,684 | #28 |
| Cartago | 134,972 | #41 |
| Guadalajara de Buga | 114,316 | #50 |
| Yumbo | 71,436 | #71 |
Cities near Darien
- Guadalajara de Buga114,316 people · ~21 km away
- Guacarí19,637 people · ~25 km away
- El Cerrito38,390 people · ~33 km away
- Tuluá221,684 people · ~36 km away
- Yumbo71,436 people · ~39 km away
- Andalucía18,132 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Darien?
Darien has a population of 15,763 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #308 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Darien in?
Darien is located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.
Is Darien the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 277 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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