Santander de Quilichao Population 2026
Santander de Quilichao has a population of 99,354, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Cauca Department. Roughly 0.2% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,354
Rank in Colombia
#56
Coordinates
3.01°N, 76.48°W
~1,062 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
321 km
199 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cauca Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Popayán | 318,059 | #21 |
| Puerto Tejada | 46,215 | #110 |
| Piendamo | 44,000 | #115 |
| Miranda | 43,333 | #117 |
| Patía | 37,781 | #133 |
| Belalcázar | 36,977 | #137 |
| Corinto | 33,846 | #148 |
| Morales | 29,737 | #169 |
Cities near Santander de Quilichao
FAQ
What is the population of Santander de Quilichao?
Santander de Quilichao has a population of 99,354 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Santander de Quilichao in?
Santander de Quilichao is located in Cauca Department, Colombia.
Is Santander de Quilichao the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 321 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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