Pailitas Population 2026
Pailitas has a population of 16,800, making it the #293 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Cesar Department. It is about 457× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,800
Rank in Colombia
#293
Coordinates
8.96°N, 73.62°W
~120 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
486 km
302 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cesar Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Valledupar | 490,075 | #12 |
| Aguachica | 97,525 | #57 |
| Agustín Codazzi | 51,478 | #95 |
| Bosconia | 40,562 | #124 |
| Curumaní | 34,838 | #143 |
| Chimichagua | 30,289 | #165 |
| El Copey | 28,550 | #177 |
| Chiriguaná | 27,006 | #187 |
Cities near Pailitas
- Curumaní34,838 people · ~28 km away
- El Banco54,522 people · ~39 km away
- Chimichagua30,289 people · ~39 km away
- Chiriguaná27,006 people · ~45 km away
- Guamal25,312 people · ~69 km away
- Astrea18,434 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pailitas?
Pailitas has a population of 16,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #293 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Pailitas in?
Pailitas is located in Cesar Department, Colombia.
Is Pailitas the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 486 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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