Palmira Population 2026
Palmira has a population of 312,519, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Valle del Cauca Department. Roughly 0.6% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
312,519
Rank in Colombia
#22
Coordinates
3.54°N, 76.30°W
~1,005 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
274 km
170 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valle del Cauca Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Cali | 2,392,877 | #2 |
| Buenaventura | 432,385 | #15 |
| Buenaventura | 240,387 | #27 |
| Tuluá | 221,684 | #28 |
| Cartago | 134,972 | #41 |
| Guadalajara de Buga | 114,316 | #50 |
| Yumbo | 71,436 | #71 |
| Florida | 47,173 | #109 |
Cities near Palmira
- Pradera44,630 people · ~15 km away
- Candelaria23,989 people · ~16 km away
- El Cerrito38,390 people · ~16 km away
- Yumbo71,436 people · ~21 km away
- Guacarí19,637 people · ~25 km away
- Florida47,173 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palmira?
Palmira has a population of 312,519 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Palmira in?
Palmira is located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.
Is Palmira the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 274 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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