Málaga Population 2026
Málaga has a population of 19,884, making it the #252 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Santander Department. It is about 386× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,884
Rank in Colombia
#252
Coordinates
6.70°N, 72.73°W
~2,210 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
276 km
171 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santander Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Bucaramanga | 581,130 | #8 |
| Floridablanca | 267,591 | #26 |
| Barrancabermeja | 191,403 | #30 |
| Piedecuesta | 163,362 | #36 |
| Girón | 108,466 | #52 |
| Cimitarra | 50,892 | #98 |
| San Gil | 46,152 | #111 |
| Puerto Wilches | 31,698 | #160 |
Cities near Málaga
- San Gil46,152 people · ~47 km away
- Piedecuesta163,362 people · ~48 km away
- Floridablanca267,591 people · ~56 km away
- Girón108,466 people · ~63 km away
- Socorro29,997 people · ~64 km away
- Bucaramanga581,130 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Málaga?
Málaga has a population of 19,884 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #252 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Málaga in?
Málaga is located in Santander Department, Colombia.
Is Málaga the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 276 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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