Neira Population 2026

Neira has a population of 20,495, making it the #238 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Caldas Department. It is about 374× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,495

Rank in Colombia

#238

Coordinates

5.17°N, 75.52°W

~1,953 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

171 km

106 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
Riosucio	18,950	#263
Salamina	18,076	#278

Cities near Neira

Manizales434,403 people · ~11 km away
Villamaría35,302 people · ~13 km away
Chinchiná68,512 people · ~22 km away
Salamina18,076 people · ~27 km away
Quinchía34,069 people · ~30 km away
Riosucio18,950 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Neira?

Neira has a population of 20,495 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #238 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Neira in?

Neira is located in Caldas Department, Colombia.

Is Neira the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 171 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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