Ibagué Population 2026
Ibagué has a population of 529,635, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Tolima Department. Roughly 1.0% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
529,635
Rank in Colombia
#9
Coordinates
4.44°N, 75.20°W
~1,047 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
126 km
78 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tolima Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Espinal | 56,213 | #87 |
| Líbano | 39,459 | #129 |
| Payandé | 37,496 | #135 |
| San Sebastián de Mariquita | 33,340 | #153 |
| Guamo | 30,516 | #164 |
| Purificación | 29,539 | #170 |
| Flandes | 29,296 | #172 |
| Honda | 28,158 | #178 |
Cities near Ibagué
FAQ
What is the population of Ibagué?
Ibagué has a population of 529,635 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Ibagué in?
Ibagué is located in Tolima Department, Colombia.
Is Ibagué the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 126 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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