Payandé Population 2026
Payandé has a population of 37,496, making it the #135 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Tolima Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 205× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,496
Rank in Colombia
#135
Coordinates
4.30°N, 75.10°W
~700 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
118 km
73 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tolima Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Ibagué | 529,635 | #9 |
| Espinal | 56,213 | #87 |
| Líbano | 39,459 | #129 |
| San Sebastián de Mariquita | 33,340 | #153 |
| Guamo | 30,516 | #164 |
| Purificación | 29,539 | #170 |
| Flandes | 29,296 | #172 |
| Honda | 28,158 | #178 |
Cities near Payandé
FAQ
What is the population of Payandé?
Payandé has a population of 37,496 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #135 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Payandé in?
Payandé is located in Tolima Department, Colombia.
Is Payandé the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 118 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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