Sincelejo Population 2026
Sincelejo has a population of 277,773, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Sucre Department. Roughly 0.5% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
277,773
Rank in Colombia
#25
Coordinates
9.30°N, 75.39°W
~209 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
542 km
337 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sucre Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | 60,735 | #77 |
| Corozal | 39,800 | #128 |
| San Onofre | 32,957 | #156 |
| San Luis de Sincé | 30,768 | #162 |
| Santiago de Tolú | 27,390 | #182 |
| Sucre | 23,210 | #215 |
| Sampués | 21,204 | #229 |
| Galeras | 20,239 | #245 |
Cities near Sincelejo
- Corozal39,800 people · ~11 km away
- Sampués21,204 people · ~13 km away
- Tolú Viejo20,033 people · ~17 km away
- Chinú50,743 people · ~22 km away
- San Luis de Sincé30,768 people · ~28 km away
- Momil16,264 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sincelejo?
Sincelejo has a population of 277,773 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Sincelejo in?
Sincelejo is located in Sucre Department, Colombia.
Is Sincelejo the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 542 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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