Socorro Population 2026
Socorro has a population of 29,997, making it the #166 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Santander Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 256× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,997
Rank in Colombia
#166
Coordinates
6.47°N, 73.26°W
~1,234 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
226 km
140 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santander Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Bucaramanga | 581,130 | #8 |
| Floridablanca | 267,591 | #26 |
| Barrancabermeja | 191,403 | #30 |
| Piedecuesta | 163,362 | #36 |
| Girón | 108,466 | #52 |
| Cimitarra | 50,892 | #98 |
| San Gil | 46,152 | #111 |
| Puerto Wilches | 31,698 | #160 |
Cities near Socorro
- San Gil46,152 people · ~17 km away
- El Carmen de Chucurí17,638 people · ~38 km away
- Piedecuesta163,362 people · ~62 km away
- Málaga19,884 people · ~64 km away
- Girón108,466 people · ~67 km away
- Vélez19,376 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Socorro?
Socorro has a population of 29,997 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #166 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Socorro in?
Socorro is located in Santander Department, Colombia.
Is Socorro the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 226 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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