Tumaco Population 2026

Tumaco has a population of 86,713, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Nariño. Roughly 0.2% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 89× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

86,713

Rank in Colombia

#63

Coordinates

1.79°N, 78.79°W

~1 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

610 km

379 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nariño

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Pasto	392,930	#17
Ipiales	77,729	#70
Samaniego	49,085	#105
Túquerres	40,038	#126
El Charco	28,673	#176
Buesaco	19,951	#251
San Lorenzo	16,653	#296
Pupiales	16,431	#299

Cities near Tumaco

El Charco28,673 people · ~108 km away
Samaniego49,085 people · ~142 km away
Túquerres40,038 people · ~152 km away
Pupiales16,431 people · ~164 km away
Timbiquí21,618 people · ~166 km away
Ipiales77,729 people · ~167 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tumaco?

Tumaco has a population of 86,713 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Tumaco in?

Tumaco is located in Nariño, Colombia.

Is Tumaco the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 610 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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