Medellín Population 2026
Medellín has a population of 1,999,979, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Antioquia. Roughly 3.7% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 3.8× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,999,979
Rank in Colombia
#3
Coordinates
6.25°N, 75.57°W
~1,405 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
245 km
152 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Antioquia
Cities near Medellín
- Itagüí281,853 people · ~7 km away
- Envigado163,007 people · ~8 km away
- Bello392,939 people · ~10 km away
- La Estrella49,386 people · ~13 km away
- Copacabana49,169 people · ~13 km away
- Caldas82,234 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Medellín?
Medellín has a population of 1,999,979 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Medellín in?
Medellín is located in Antioquia, Colombia.
Is Medellín the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 245 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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