La Unión Population 2026
La Unión has a population of 41,013, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Valle del Cauca Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 187× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,013
Rank in Colombia
#121
Coordinates
4.53°N, 76.10°W
~967 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
224 km
139 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valle del Cauca Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Cali | 2,392,877 | #2 |
| Buenaventura | 432,385 | #15 |
| Palmira | 312,519 | #22 |
| Buenaventura | 240,387 | #27 |
| Tuluá | 221,684 | #28 |
| Cartago | 134,972 | #41 |
| Guadalajara de Buga | 114,316 | #50 |
| Yumbo | 71,436 | #71 |
Cities near La Unión
- Roldanillo27,561 people · ~15 km away
- Zarzal28,761 people · ~16 km away
- Cartago134,972 people · ~32 km away
- Sevilla43,738 people · ~35 km away
- La Tebaida27,098 people · ~36 km away
- Caicedonia32,417 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Unión?
La Unión has a population of 41,013 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is La Unión in?
La Unión is located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.
Is La Unión the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 224 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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