Rionegro Population 2026

Rionegro has a population of 128,153, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Antioquia. Roughly 0.2% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

128,153

Rank in Colombia

#45

Coordinates

6.16°N, 75.37°W

~2,090 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

224 km

139 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
Apartadó	86,438	#64
Chigorodó	86,239	#65
Caldas	82,234	#67
Caucasia	58,034	#82

Cities near Rionegro

Marinilla57,403 people · ~5 km away
Carmen de Viboral49,642 people · ~9 km away
Santuario17,722 people · ~12 km away
San Vicente18,051 people · ~15 km away
La Ceja36,584 people · ~15 km away
Retiro20,700 people · ~18 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rionegro?

Rionegro has a population of 128,153 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Rionegro in?

Rionegro is located in Antioquia, Colombia.

Is Rionegro the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 224 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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