El Cerrito Population 2026
El Cerrito has a population of 38,390, making it the #130 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Valle del Cauca Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 200× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,390
Rank in Colombia
#130
Coordinates
3.69°N, 76.31°W
~990 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
268 km
166 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 El Cerrito
- Guacarí19,637 people · ~9 km away
- Palmira312,519 people · ~16 km away
- Yumbo71,436 people · ~23 km away
- Guadalajara de Buga114,316 people · ~24 km away
- Pradera44,630 people · ~30 km away
- Candelaria23,989 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Cerrito?
El Cerrito has a population of 38,390 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #130 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is El Cerrito in?
El Cerrito is located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.
Is El Cerrito the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 268 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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