Morales Population 2026
Morales has a population of 29,737, making it the #169 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Cauca Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 258× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,737
Rank in Colombia
#169
Coordinates
2.75°N, 76.63°W
~1,665 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
350 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cauca Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Popayán | 318,059 | #21 |
| Santander de Quilichao | 99,354 | #56 |
| Puerto Tejada | 46,215 | #110 |
| Piendamo | 44,000 | #115 |
| Miranda | 43,333 | #117 |
| Patía | 37,781 | #133 |
| Belalcázar | 36,977 | #137 |
| Corinto | 33,846 | #148 |
Cities near Morales
- Piendamo44,000 people · ~17 km away
- Suárez19,690 people · ~23 km away
- Santander de Quilichao99,354 people · ~32 km away
- Popayán318,059 people · ~35 km away
- Villa Rica18,761 people · ~36 km away
- Jamundí44,833 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Morales?
Morales has a population of 29,737 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #169 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Morales in?
Morales is located in Cauca Department, Colombia.
Is Morales the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 350 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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