Padua Population 2026
Padua has a population of 19,311, making it the #259 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Tolima Department. It is about 397× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,311
Rank in Colombia
#259
Coordinates
5.13°N, 75.14°W
~2,041 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
131 km
81 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 Padua
- Fresno17,668 people · ~12 km away
- Manzanares16,532 people · ~13 km away
- Líbano39,459 people · ~25 km away
- San Sebastián de Mariquita33,340 people · ~28 km away
- Lérida17,197 people · ~40 km away
- Manizales434,403 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Padua?
Padua has a population of 19,311 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #259 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Padua in?
Padua is located in Tolima Department, Colombia.
Is Padua the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 131 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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