Salamina Population 2026

Salamina has a population of 18,076, making it the #278 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Caldas Department. It is about 425× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,076

Rank in Colombia

#278

Coordinates

5.41°N, 75.49°W

~1,792 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

179 km

111 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
Riosucio	18,950	#263

Cities near Salamina

Supía26,571 people · ~19 km away
Aguadas20,712 people · ~23 km away
Riosucio18,950 people · ~24 km away
Neira20,495 people · ~27 km away
Quinchía34,069 people · ~28 km away
Anserma33,146 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Salamina?

Salamina has a population of 18,076 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #278 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Salamina in?

Salamina is located in Caldas Department, Colombia.

Is Salamina the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 179 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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