Puerto Wilches Population 2026
Puerto Wilches has a population of 31,698, making it the #160 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Santander Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 242× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,698
Rank in Colombia
#160
Coordinates
7.35°N, 73.90°W
~67 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
305 km
189 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 |
| Piedecuesta | 163,362 | #36 |
| Girón | 108,466 | #52 |
| Cimitarra | 50,892 | #98 |
| San Gil | 46,152 | #111 |
| Socorro | 29,997 | #166 |
Cities near Puerto Wilches
- Barrancabermeja191,403 people · ~32 km away
- Yondó17,597 people · ~38 km away
- Sabana de Torres27,845 people · ~44 km away
- Simití15,353 people · ~68 km away
- El Carmen de Chucurí17,638 people · ~84 km away
- San Martín20,452 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto Wilches?
Puerto Wilches has a population of 31,698 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #160 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Puerto Wilches in?
Puerto Wilches is located in Santander Department, Colombia.
Is Puerto Wilches the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 305 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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