El Banco Population 2026
El Banco has a population of 54,522, making it the #90 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Magdalena Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 141× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,522
Rank in Colombia
#90
Coordinates
9.00°N, 73.98°W
~34 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
488 km
303 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Magdalena Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Marta | 499,192 | #10 |
| Ciénaga | 88,311 | #62 |
| Fundación | 59,175 | #79 |
| Plato | 48,606 | #106 |
| Aracataca | 41,872 | #119 |
| Puebloviejo | 33,720 | #150 |
| Sitionuevo | 33,440 | #152 |
| Pivijay | 33,047 | #155 |
Cities near El Banco
FAQ
What is the population of El Banco?
El Banco has a population of 54,522 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #90 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is El Banco in?
El Banco is located in Magdalena Department, Colombia.
Is El Banco the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 488 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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