Valledupar Population 2026
Valledupar has a population of 490,075, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Cesar Department. Roughly 0.9% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
490,075
Rank in Colombia
#12
Coordinates
10.47°N, 73.25°W
~160 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
657 km
408 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cesar Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Aguachica | 97,525 | #57 |
| Agustín Codazzi | 51,478 | #95 |
| Bosconia | 40,562 | #124 |
| Curumaní | 34,838 | #143 |
| Chimichagua | 30,289 | #165 |
| El Copey | 28,550 | #177 |
| Chiriguaná | 27,006 | #187 |
| Ariguaní | 26,246 | #191 |
Cities near Valledupar
- San Diego18,531 people · ~17 km away
- Villanueva18,699 people · ~34 km away
- San Juan del Cesar40,069 people · ~44 km away
- Agustín Codazzi51,478 people · ~48 km away
- Fonseca32,220 people · ~64 km away
- Barrancas38,232 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Valledupar?
Valledupar has a population of 490,075 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Valledupar in?
Valledupar is located in Cesar Department, Colombia.
Is Valledupar the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 657 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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