Santuario Population 2026
Santuario has a population of 17,722, making it the #282 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Antioquia. It is about 433× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,722
Rank in Colombia
#282
Coordinates
6.14°N, 75.26°W
~2,119 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
215 km
134 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Antioquia
Cities near Santuario
- Marinilla57,403 people · ~9 km away
- Carmen de Viboral49,642 people · ~10 km away
- Rionegro128,153 people · ~12 km away
- San Vicente18,051 people · ~18 km away
- La Unión20,769 people · ~21 km away
- La Ceja36,584 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santuario?
Santuario has a population of 17,722 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #282 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Santuario in?
Santuario is located in Antioquia, Colombia.
Is Santuario the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 215 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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