Plato Population 2026
Plato has a population of 48,606, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Magdalena Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 158× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,606
Rank in Colombia
#106
Coordinates
9.79°N, 74.78°W
~25 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
581 km
361 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Magdalena Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Marta | 499,192 | #10 |
| Ciénaga | 88,311 | #62 |
| Fundación | 59,175 | #79 |
| El Banco | 54,522 | #90 |
| Aracataca | 41,872 | #119 |
| Puebloviejo | 33,720 | #150 |
| Sitionuevo | 33,440 | #152 |
| Pivijay | 33,047 | #155 |
Cities near Plato
- Chivolo18,208 people · ~31 km away
- San Juan Nepomuceno34,110 people · ~37 km away
- San Jacinto23,576 people · ~37 km away
- El Carmen de Bolívar47,957 people · ~38 km away
- Nueva Granada17,470 people · ~43 km away
- San Pablo37,160 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Plato?
Plato has a population of 48,606 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Plato in?
Plato is located in Magdalena Department, Colombia.
Is Plato the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 581 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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