El Charco Population 2026
El Charco has a population of 28,673, making it the #176 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Nariño. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 268× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,673
Rank in Colombia
#176
Coordinates
2.48°N, 78.11°W
~14 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
506 km
314 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nariño
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FAQ
What is the population of El Charco?
El Charco has a population of 28,673 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #176 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is El Charco in?
El Charco is located in Nariño, Colombia.
Is El Charco the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 506 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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