El Carmen de Chucurí Population 2026
El Carmen de Chucurí has a population of 17,638, making it the #284 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Santander Department. It is about 435× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,638
Rank in Colombia
#284
Coordinates
6.70°N, 73.51°W
~775 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
241 km
150 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santander Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Bucaramanga | 581,130 | #8 |
| Floridablanca | 267,591 | #26 |
| Barrancabermeja | 191,403 | #30 |
| Piedecuesta | 163,362 | #36 |
| Girón | 108,466 | #52 |
| Cimitarra | 50,892 | #98 |
| San Gil | 46,152 | #111 |
| Puerto Wilches | 31,698 | #160 |
Cities near El Carmen de Chucurí
- Socorro29,997 people · ~38 km away
- San Gil46,152 people · ~44 km away
- Barrancabermeja191,403 people · ~56 km away
- Yondó17,597 people · ~56 km away
- Girón108,466 people · ~56 km away
- Piedecuesta163,362 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Carmen de Chucurí?
El Carmen de Chucurí has a population of 17,638 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #284 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is El Carmen de Chucurí in?
El Carmen de Chucurí is located in Santander Department, Colombia.
Is El Carmen de Chucurí the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 241 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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