Melgar Population 2026
Melgar has a population of 25,980, making it the #196 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Tolima Department. It is about 295× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,980
Rank in Colombia
#196
Coordinates
4.20°N, 74.64°W
~325 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
77 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tolima Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Ibagué | 529,635 | #9 |
| Espinal | 56,213 | #87 |
| Líbano | 39,459 | #129 |
| Payandé | 37,496 | #135 |
| San Sebastián de Mariquita | 33,340 | #153 |
| Guamo | 30,516 | #164 |
| Purificación | 29,539 | #170 |
| Flandes | 29,296 | #172 |
Cities near Melgar
- Girardot City107,324 people · ~21 km away
- Flandes29,296 people · ~22 km away
- Espinal56,213 people · ~28 km away
- Fusagasugá88,820 people · ~34 km away
- Silvania20,581 people · ~36 km away
- Guamo30,516 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Melgar?
Melgar has a population of 25,980 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #196 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Melgar in?
Melgar is located in Tolima Department, Colombia.
Is Melgar the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 77 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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