Riosucio Population 2026

Riosucio has a population of 18,950, making it the #263 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Caldas Department. It is about 405× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,950

Rank in Colombia

#263

Coordinates

5.42°N, 75.70°W

~1,775 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

201 km

125 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Caldas Department

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Manizales	434,403	#14
La Dorada	81,950	#68
Chinchiná	68,512	#74
Villamaría	35,302	#141
Supía	26,571	#190
Aguadas	20,712	#233
Neira	20,495	#238
Salamina	18,076	#278

Cities near Riosucio

Supía26,571 people · ~7 km away
Quinchía34,069 people · ~10 km away
Anserma33,146 people · ~14 km away
Salamina18,076 people · ~24 km away
Belén de Umbría21,450 people · ~31 km away
Andes16,419 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Riosucio?

Riosucio has a population of 18,950 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #263 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Riosucio in?

Riosucio is located in Caldas Department, Colombia.

Is Riosucio the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 201 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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