Manzanares Population 2026

Manzanares has a population of 16,532, making it the #297 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Caldas Department. It is about 464× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

Location of Manzanares (capital Bogotá shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,532

Rank in Colombia

#297

Coordinates

5.25°N, 75.15°W

~1,867 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

139 km

86 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Caldas Department

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Manizales	434,403	#14
La Dorada	81,950	#68
Chinchiná	68,512	#74
Villamaría	35,302	#141
Supía	26,571	#190
Aguadas	20,712	#233
Neira	20,495	#238
Riosucio	18,950	#263

Cities near Manzanares

Padua19,311 people · ~13 km away
Fresno17,668 people · ~17 km away
San Sebastián de Mariquita33,340 people · ~30 km away
Líbano39,459 people · ~38 km away
Salamina18,076 people · ~41 km away
Neira20,495 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Manzanares?

Manzanares has a population of 16,532 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #297 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Manzanares in?

Manzanares is located in Caldas Department, Colombia.

Is Manzanares the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 139 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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