Sahagún Population 2026
Sahagún has a population of 59,188, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Córdoba. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 130× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,188
Rank in Colombia
#78
Coordinates
8.95°N, 75.44°W
~84 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
505 km
314 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Córdoba
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Montería | 490,935 | #11 |
| Cereté | 94,935 | #58 |
| Montelíbano | 90,450 | #60 |
| Planeta Rica | 69,708 | #72 |
| Ayapel | 56,082 | #89 |
| Chinú | 50,743 | #99 |
| Lorica | 40,605 | #123 |
| San Antero | 34,196 | #145 |
Cities near Sahagún
- Chinú50,743 people · ~18 km away
- Ciénaga de Oro17,623 people · ~21 km away
- Sampués21,204 people · ~27 km away
- San Carlos23,532 people · ~33 km away
- Cereté94,935 people · ~39 km away
- Cotorra16,215 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sahagún?
Sahagún has a population of 59,188 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Sahagún in?
Sahagún is located in Córdoba, Colombia.
Is Sahagún the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 505 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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