Galeras Population 2026
Galeras has a population of 20,239, making it the #245 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Sucre Department. It is about 379× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,239
Rank in Colombia
#245
Coordinates
9.16°N, 75.05°W
~80 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
517 km
321 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sucre Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Sincelejo | 277,773 | #25 |
| San Marcos | 60,735 | #77 |
| Corozal | 39,800 | #128 |
| San Onofre | 32,957 | #156 |
| San Luis de Sincé | 30,768 | #162 |
| Santiago de Tolú | 27,390 | #182 |
| Sucre | 23,210 | #215 |
| Sampués | 21,204 | #229 |
Cities near Galeras
- San Luis de Sincé30,768 people · ~14 km away
- San Benito Abad18,181 people · ~26 km away
- Corozal39,800 people · ~32 km away
- Magangué123,982 people · ~33 km away
- Sampués21,204 people · ~37 km away
- Chinú50,743 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Galeras?
Galeras has a population of 20,239 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #245 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Galeras in?
Galeras is located in Sucre Department, Colombia.
Is Galeras the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 517 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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