Gigante Population 2026

Gigante has a population of 36,055, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Huila Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 213× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

Location of Gigante (capital Bogotá shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

36,055

Rank in Colombia

#139

Coordinates

2.39°N, 75.55°W

~808 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

296 km

184 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Huila Department

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Neiva	357,392	#18
Pitalito	135,711	#39
Garzón	29,451	#171
Isnos	24,593	#202
Rivera	22,877	#217
Campoalegre	22,568	#220
La Plata	19,275	#260
Tarqui	16,108	#304

Cities near Gigante

Garzón29,451 people · ~23 km away
La Plata19,275 people · ~38 km away
Campoalegre22,568 people · ~41 km away
Tarqui16,108 people · ~43 km away
Guadalupe15,913 people · ~46 km away
Rivera22,877 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gigante?

Gigante has a population of 36,055 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Gigante in?

Gigante is located in Huila Department, Colombia.

Is Gigante the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 296 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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