Retiro Population 2026

Retiro has a population of 20,700, making it the #234 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Antioquia. It is about 371× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

Location of Retiro (capital Bogotá shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

20,700

Rank in Colombia

#234

Coordinates

6.06°N, 75.50°W

~2,166 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

225 km

140 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Antioquia

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Medellín	1,999,979	#3
Bello	392,939	#16
Itagüí	281,853	#24
Envigado	163,007	#37
Rionegro	128,153	#45
Apartadó	86,438	#64
Chigorodó	86,239	#65
Caldas	82,234	#67

Cities near Retiro

La Ceja36,584 people · ~8 km away
Caldas82,234 people · ~15 km away
Envigado163,007 people · ~16 km away
Itagüí281,853 people · ~18 km away
Rionegro128,153 people · ~18 km away
La Unión20,769 people · ~18 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Retiro?

Retiro has a population of 20,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #234 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Retiro in?

Retiro is located in Antioquia, Colombia.

Is Retiro the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 225 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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