Santo Tomás Population 2026
Santo Tomás has a population of 28,693, making it the #175 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Atlántico. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 267× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,693
Rank in Colombia
#175
Coordinates
10.76°N, 74.75°W
~10 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
688 km
427 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atlántico
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Barranquilla | 1,206,319 | #4 |
| Soledad | 342,556 | #19 |
| Malambo | 129,148 | #44 |
| Sabanalarga | 102,334 | #54 |
| Baranoa | 68,383 | #75 |
| Sabanagrande | 35,044 | #142 |
| Luruaco | 27,647 | #180 |
| Palmar de Varela | 27,098 | #185 |
Cities near Santo Tomás
- Palmar de Varela27,098 people · ~2 km away
- Sabanagrande35,044 people · ~4 km away
- Sitionuevo33,440 people · ~4 km away
- Polonuevo19,454 people · ~11 km away
- Malambo129,148 people · ~12 km away
- Ponedera23,420 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santo Tomás?
Santo Tomás has a population of 28,693 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #175 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Santo Tomás in?
Santo Tomás is located in Atlántico, Colombia.
Is Santo Tomás the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 688 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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