El Zulia Population 2026
El Zulia has a population of 26,019, making it the #195 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Norte de Santander Department. It is about 295× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,019
Rank in Colombia
#195
Coordinates
7.93°N, 72.60°W
~207 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
404 km
251 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Norte de Santander Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta | 777,106 | #6 |
| Ocaña | 101,158 | #55 |
| Villa del Rosario | 64,951 | #76 |
| Los Patios | 58,661 | #80 |
| Pamplona | 53,587 | #93 |
| Puerto Santander | 16,275 | #301 |
Cities near El Zulia
- Cúcuta777,106 people · ~11 km away
- Los Patios58,661 people · ~15 km away
- Villa del Rosario64,951 people · ~18 km away
- Puerto Santander16,275 people · ~53 km away
- Pamplona53,587 people · ~62 km away
- Ocaña101,158 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Zulia?
El Zulia has a population of 26,019 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #195 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is El Zulia in?
El Zulia is located in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia.
Is El Zulia the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 404 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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