Pamplona Population 2026
Pamplona has a population of 53,587, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Norte de Santander Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 143× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,587
Rank in Colombia
#93
Coordinates
7.38°N, 72.65°W
~2,294 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
346 km
215 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Norte de Santander Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Cúcuta | 777,106 | #6 |
| Ocaña | 101,158 | #55 |
| Villa del Rosario | 64,951 | #76 |
| Los Patios | 58,661 | #80 |
| El Zulia | 26,019 | #195 |
| Puerto Santander | 16,275 | #301 |
Cities near Pamplona
- Los Patios58,661 people · ~54 km away
- Villa del Rosario64,951 people · ~54 km away
- Bucaramanga581,130 people · ~59 km away
- Floridablanca267,591 people · ~60 km away
- Cúcuta777,106 people · ~61 km away
- Piedecuesta163,362 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pamplona?
Pamplona has a population of 53,587 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Pamplona in?
Pamplona is located in Norte de Santander Department, Colombia.
Is Pamplona the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 346 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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