Puerto Leguízamo Population 2026
Puerto Leguízamo has a population of 20,045, making it the #247 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Putumayo Department. It is about 383× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,045
Rank in Colombia
#247
Coordinates
0.19°S, 74.78°W
~189 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
540 km
335 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Putumayo Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Orito | 57,774 | #84 |
| Mocoa | 56,398 | #86 |
| Puerto Asís | 29,782 | #168 |
Cities near Puerto Leguízamo
- Puerto Asís29,782 people · ~206 km away
- El Doncello17,775 people · ~215 km away
- Florencia168,346 people · ~221 km away
- Puerto Rico33,765 people · ~238 km away
- Orito57,774 people · ~251 km away
- Mocoa56,398 people · ~256 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto Leguízamo?
Puerto Leguízamo has a population of 20,045 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #247 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Puerto Leguízamo in?
Puerto Leguízamo is located in Putumayo Department, Colombia.
Is Puerto Leguízamo the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 540 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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