Manizales Population 2026
Manizales has a population of 434,403, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Caldas Department. Roughly 0.8% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
434,403
Rank in Colombia
#14
Coordinates
5.07°N, 75.51°W
~2,144 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
166 km
103 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Caldas Department
Cities near Manizales
- Villamaría35,302 people · ~3 km away
- Neira20,495 people · ~11 km away
- Chinchiná68,512 people · ~14 km away
- Santa Rosa de Cabal57,928 people · ~25 km away
- Marsella15,455 people · ~29 km away
- Dosquebradas206,693 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Manizales?
Manizales has a population of 434,403 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Manizales in?
Manizales is located in Caldas Department, Colombia.
Is Manizales the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 166 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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