Lorica Population 2026
Lorica has a population of 40,605, making it the #123 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Córdoba. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 189× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,605
Rank in Colombia
#123
Coordinates
9.24°N, 75.81°W
~10 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
549 km
341 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Córdoba
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Montería | 490,935 | #11 |
| Cereté | 94,935 | #58 |
| Montelíbano | 90,450 | #60 |
| Planeta Rica | 69,708 | #72 |
| Sahagún | 59,188 | #78 |
| Ayapel | 56,082 | #89 |
| Chinú | 50,743 | #99 |
| San Antero | 34,196 | #145 |
Cities near Lorica
- Momil16,264 people · ~15 km away
- San Antero34,196 people · ~16 km away
- Cotorra16,215 people · ~22 km away
- Cereté94,935 people · ~39 km away
- Santiago de Tolú27,390 people · ~41 km away
- Ciénaga de Oro17,623 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lorica?
Lorica has a population of 40,605 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #123 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Lorica in?
Lorica is located in Córdoba, Colombia.
Is Lorica the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 549 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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