Girón Population 2026
Girón has a population of 108,466, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Santander Department. Roughly 0.2% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 71× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
108,466
Rank in Colombia
#52
Coordinates
7.07°N, 73.17°W
~706 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
291 km
181 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santander Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Bucaramanga | 581,130 | #8 |
| Floridablanca | 267,591 | #26 |
| Barrancabermeja | 191,403 | #30 |
| Piedecuesta | 163,362 | #36 |
| Cimitarra | 50,892 | #98 |
| San Gil | 46,152 | #111 |
| Puerto Wilches | 31,698 | #160 |
| Socorro | 29,997 | #166 |
Cities near Girón
- Bucaramanga581,130 people · ~8 km away
- Floridablanca267,591 people · ~9 km away
- Piedecuesta163,362 people · ~16 km away
- Sabana de Torres27,845 people · ~51 km away
- El Carmen de Chucurí17,638 people · ~56 km away
- San Gil46,152 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Girón?
Girón has a population of 108,466 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Girón in?
Girón is located in Santander Department, Colombia.
Is Girón the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 291 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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