San Juan del Cesar Population 2026
San Juan del Cesar has a population of 40,069, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in La Guajira Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 192× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,069
Rank in Colombia
#125
Coordinates
10.77°N, 73.00°W
~214 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
695 km
432 miles, straight line
Other big cities in La Guajira Department
Cities near San Juan del Cesar
- Villanueva18,699 people · ~18 km away
- Fonseca32,220 people · ~21 km away
- Barrancas38,232 people · ~31 km away
- Hatonuevo24,792 people · ~42 km away
- Valledupar490,075 people · ~44 km away
- San Diego18,531 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Juan del Cesar?
San Juan del Cesar has a population of 40,069 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is San Juan del Cesar in?
San Juan del Cesar is located in La Guajira Department, Colombia.
Is San Juan del Cesar the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 695 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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