San Lorenzo Population 2026

San Lorenzo has a population of 16,653, making it the #296 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Nariño. It is about 461× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,653

Rank in Colombia

#296

Coordinates

1.50°N, 77.22°W

~2,074 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

490 km

304 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nariño

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Pasto	392,930	#17
Tumaco	86,713	#63
Ipiales	77,729	#70
Samaniego	49,085	#105
Túquerres	40,038	#126
El Charco	28,673	#176
Buesaco	19,951	#251
Pupiales	16,431	#299

Cities near San Lorenzo

La Unión15,061 people · ~15 km away
Buesaco19,951 people · ~15 km away
Pasto392,930 people · ~33 km away
Samaniego49,085 people · ~46 km away
Balboa18,910 people · ~60 km away
Túquerres40,038 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of San Lorenzo?

San Lorenzo has a population of 16,653 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #296 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is San Lorenzo in?

San Lorenzo is located in Nariño, Colombia.

Is San Lorenzo the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 490 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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