Pereira Population 2026
Pereira has a population of 467,269, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Risaralda Department. Roughly 0.9% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
467,269
Rank in Colombia
#13
Coordinates
4.81°N, 75.69°W
~1,445 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
180 km
112 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Risaralda Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Dosquebradas | 206,693 | #29 |
| Santa Rosa de Cabal | 57,928 | #83 |
| Quinchía | 34,069 | #147 |
| Anserma | 33,146 | #154 |
| La Virginia | 25,900 | #197 |
| Belén de Umbría | 21,450 | #227 |
| Marsella | 15,455 | #312 |
Cities near Pereira
- Dosquebradas206,693 people · ~4 km away
- Santa Rosa de Cabal57,928 people · ~10 km away
- Marsella15,455 people · ~14 km away
- Chinchiná68,512 people · ~21 km away
- Quimbaya35,350 people · ~23 km away
- Circasia27,135 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pereira?
Pereira has a population of 467,269 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Pereira in?
Pereira is located in Risaralda Department, Colombia.
Is Pereira the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 180 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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