La Dorada Population 2026
La Dorada has a population of 81,950, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Caldas Department. Roughly 0.2% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 94× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,950
Rank in Colombia
#68
Coordinates
5.45°N, 74.66°W
~176 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
113 km
70 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Caldas Department
Cities near La Dorada
- Puerto Salgar15,019 people · ~2 km away
- Honda28,158 people · ~28 km away
- San Sebastián de Mariquita33,340 people · ~38 km away
- Guaduas41,838 people · ~43 km away
- Puerto Triunfo17,231 people · ~47 km away
- Fresno17,668 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Dorada?
La Dorada has a population of 81,950 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is La Dorada in?
La Dorada is located in Caldas Department, Colombia.
Is La Dorada the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 113 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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