Patía Population 2026
Patía has a population of 37,781, making it the #133 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Cauca Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 203× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,781
Rank in Colombia
#133
Coordinates
2.07°N, 77.05°W
~910 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
434 km
270 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cauca Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Popayán | 318,059 | #21 |
| Santander de Quilichao | 99,354 | #56 |
| Puerto Tejada | 46,215 | #110 |
| Piendamo | 44,000 | #115 |
| Miranda | 43,333 | #117 |
| Belalcázar | 36,977 | #137 |
| Corinto | 33,846 | #148 |
| Morales | 29,737 | #169 |
Cities near Patía
- Balboa18,910 people · ~18 km away
- La Unión15,061 people · ~52 km away
- Villa Rica18,761 people · ~54 km away
- Popayán318,059 people · ~64 km away
- San Lorenzo16,653 people · ~65 km away
- Buesaco19,951 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Patía?
Patía has a population of 37,781 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #133 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Patía in?
Patía is located in Cauca Department, Colombia.
Is Patía the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 434 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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