El Carmen de Bolívar Population 2026
El Carmen de Bolívar has a population of 47,957, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Bolívar. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 160× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,957
Rank in Colombia
#108
Coordinates
9.72°N, 75.12°W
~153 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
579 km
360 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bolívar
Cities near El Carmen de Bolívar
- San Jacinto23,576 people · ~12 km away
- San Juan Nepomuceno34,110 people · ~26 km away
- María la Baja23,401 people · ~36 km away
- Plato48,606 people · ~38 km away
- San Pablo37,160 people · ~41 km away
- San Onofre32,957 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Carmen de Bolívar?
El Carmen de Bolívar has a population of 47,957 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is El Carmen de Bolívar in?
El Carmen de Bolívar is located in Bolívar, Colombia.
Is El Carmen de Bolívar the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 579 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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