Salgar Population 2026

Salgar has a population of 15,782, making it the #307 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Antioquia. It is about 486× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,782

Rank in Colombia

#307

Coordinates

5.97°N, 75.97°W

~1,209 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

257 km

160 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 Salgar

Concordia16,095 people · ~11 km away
Ciudad Bolívar23,361 people · ~14 km away
Betulia15,097 people · ~17 km away
Fredonia18,790 people · ~33 km away
Andes16,419 people · ~36 km away
Caldas82,234 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Salgar?

Salgar has a population of 15,782 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #307 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Salgar in?

Salgar is located in Antioquia, Colombia.

Is Salgar the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 257 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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