Sonsón Population 2026

Sonsón has a population of 33,598, making it the #151 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Antioquia. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 228× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sonsón (capital Bogotá shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

33,598

Rank in Colombia

#151

Coordinates

5.71°N, 75.31°W

~2,493 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

183 km

114 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Antioquia

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Medellín	1,999,979	#3
Bello	392,939	#16
Itagüí	281,853	#24
Envigado	163,007	#37
Rionegro	128,153	#45
Apartadó	86,438	#64
Chigorodó	86,239	#65
Caldas	82,234	#67

Cities near Sonsón

Abejorral17,599 people · ~16 km away
Aguadas20,712 people · ~20 km away
La Unión20,769 people · ~30 km away
La Ceja36,584 people · ~38 km away
Salamina18,076 people · ~39 km away
Carmen de Viboral49,642 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sonsón?

Sonsón has a population of 33,598 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #151 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Sonsón in?

Sonsón is located in Antioquia, Colombia.

Is Sonsón the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 183 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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