Palmar de Varela Population 2026
Palmar de Varela has a population of 27,098, making it the #185 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Atlántico. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 283× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,098
Rank in Colombia
#185
Coordinates
10.74°N, 74.75°W
~12 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
686 km
426 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atlántico
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Barranquilla | 1,206,319 | #4 |
| Soledad | 342,556 | #19 |
| Malambo | 129,148 | #44 |
| Sabanalarga | 102,334 | #54 |
| Baranoa | 68,383 | #75 |
| Sabanagrande | 35,044 | #142 |
| Santo Tomás | 28,693 | #175 |
| Luruaco | 27,647 | #180 |
Cities near Palmar de Varela
- Santo Tomás28,693 people · ~2 km away
- Sitionuevo33,440 people · ~6 km away
- Sabanagrande35,044 people · ~6 km away
- Ponedera23,420 people · ~11 km away
- Polonuevo19,454 people · ~12 km away
- Malambo129,148 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palmar de Varela?
Palmar de Varela has a population of 27,098 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #185 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Palmar de Varela in?
Palmar de Varela is located in Atlántico, Colombia.
Is Palmar de Varela the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 686 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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