La Plata Population 2026

La Plata has a population of 19,275, making it the #260 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Huila Department. It is about 398× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,275

Rank in Colombia

#260

Coordinates

2.39°N, 75.89°W

~1,020 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

318 km

197 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Huila Department

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Neiva	357,392	#18
Pitalito	135,711	#39
Gigante	36,055	#139
Garzón	29,451	#171
Isnos	24,593	#202
Rivera	22,877	#217
Campoalegre	22,568	#220
Tarqui	16,108	#304

Cities near La Plata

Belalcázar36,977 people · ~30 km away
Tarqui16,108 people · ~32 km away
Garzón29,451 people · ~37 km away
Gigante36,055 people · ~38 km away
Guadalupe15,913 people · ~44 km away
Pitalito135,711 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of La Plata?

La Plata has a population of 19,275 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #260 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is La Plata in?

La Plata is located in Huila Department, Colombia.

Is La Plata the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 318 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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