Piedecuesta Population 2026
Piedecuesta has a population of 163,362, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Santander Department. Roughly 0.3% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
163,362
Rank in Colombia
#36
Coordinates
6.99°N, 73.05°W
~1,014 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
288 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santander Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Bucaramanga | 581,130 | #8 |
| Floridablanca | 267,591 | #26 |
| Barrancabermeja | 191,403 | #30 |
| Girón | 108,466 | #52 |
| Cimitarra | 50,892 | #98 |
| San Gil | 46,152 | #111 |
| Puerto Wilches | 31,698 | #160 |
| Socorro | 29,997 | #166 |
Cities near Piedecuesta
- Floridablanca267,591 people · ~9 km away
- Girón108,466 people · ~16 km away
- Bucaramanga581,130 people · ~17 km away
- Málaga19,884 people · ~48 km away
- San Gil46,152 people · ~49 km away
- El Carmen de Chucurí17,638 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Piedecuesta?
Piedecuesta has a population of 163,362 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Piedecuesta in?
Piedecuesta is located in Santander Department, Colombia.
Is Piedecuesta the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 288 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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