La Virginia Population 2026
La Virginia has a population of 25,900, making it the #197 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Risaralda Department. It is about 296× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,900
Rank in Colombia
#197
Coordinates
4.90°N, 75.88°W
~901 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
202 km
125 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Risaralda Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Pereira | 467,269 | #13 |
| Dosquebradas | 206,693 | #29 |
| Santa Rosa de Cabal | 57,928 | #83 |
| Quinchía | 34,069 | #147 |
| Anserma | 33,146 | #154 |
| Belén de Umbría | 21,450 | #227 |
| Marsella | 15,455 | #312 |
Cities near La Virginia
- Marsella15,455 people · ~17 km away
- Cartago134,972 people · ~17 km away
- Pereira467,269 people · ~23 km away
- Dosquebradas206,693 people · ~25 km away
- Santa Rosa de Cabal57,928 people · ~29 km away
- Chinchiná68,512 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Virginia?
La Virginia has a population of 25,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #197 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is La Virginia in?
La Virginia is located in Risaralda Department, Colombia.
Is La Virginia the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 202 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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