Tunja Population 2026
Tunja has a population of 172,548, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Boyacá. Roughly 0.3% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
172,548
Rank in Colombia
#32
Coordinates
5.54°N, 73.36°W
~2,693 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
131 km
81 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Boyacá
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Sogamoso | 111,336 | #51 |
| Duitama | 92,040 | #59 |
| Chiquinquirá | 45,294 | #112 |
| Puerto Boyacá | 27,310 | #183 |
| Moniquirá | 20,848 | #231 |
Cities near Tunja
- Moniquirá20,848 people · ~44 km away
- Duitama92,040 people · ~47 km away
- Sogamoso111,336 people · ~51 km away
- Chiquinquirá45,294 people · ~52 km away
- Barbosa20,372 people · ~52 km away
- Villa de San Diego de Ubaté20,485 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tunja?
Tunja has a population of 172,548 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Tunja in?
Tunja is located in Boyacá, Colombia.
Is Tunja the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 131 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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