San Gil Population 2026
San Gil has a population of 46,152, making it the #111 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Santander Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 166× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,152
Rank in Colombia
#111
Coordinates
6.56°N, 73.14°W
~1,152 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
241 km
150 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santander Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Bucaramanga | 581,130 | #8 |
| Floridablanca | 267,591 | #26 |
| Barrancabermeja | 191,403 | #30 |
| Piedecuesta | 163,362 | #36 |
| Girón | 108,466 | #52 |
| Cimitarra | 50,892 | #98 |
| Puerto Wilches | 31,698 | #160 |
| Socorro | 29,997 | #166 |
Cities near San Gil
- Socorro29,997 people · ~17 km away
- El Carmen de Chucurí17,638 people · ~44 km away
- Málaga19,884 people · ~47 km away
- Piedecuesta163,362 people · ~49 km away
- Floridablanca267,591 people · ~56 km away
- Girón108,466 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Gil?
San Gil has a population of 46,152 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #111 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is San Gil in?
San Gil is located in Santander Department, Colombia.
Is San Gil the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 241 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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