Montería Population 2026
Montería has a population of 490,935, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Córdoba. Roughly 0.9% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
490,935
Rank in Colombia
#11
Coordinates
8.75°N, 75.88°W
~29 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
501 km
311 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Córdoba
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Cereté | 94,935 | #58 |
| Montelíbano | 90,450 | #60 |
| Planeta Rica | 69,708 | #72 |
| Sahagún | 59,188 | #78 |
| Ayapel | 56,082 | #89 |
| Chinú | 50,743 | #99 |
| Lorica | 40,605 | #123 |
| San Antero | 34,196 | #145 |
Cities near Montería
- Cereté94,935 people · ~18 km away
- San Carlos23,532 people · ~20 km away
- Ciénaga de Oro17,623 people · ~32 km away
- Cotorra16,215 people · ~33 km away
- Planeta Rica69,708 people · ~50 km away
- Sahagún59,188 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Montería?
Montería has a population of 490,935 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Montería in?
Montería is located in Córdoba, Colombia.
Is Montería the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 501 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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