Zarzal Population 2026

Zarzal has a population of 28,761, making it the #174 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Valle del Cauca Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 267× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

BogotáZarzal
Location of Zarzal (capital Bogotá shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
28,761
Rank in Colombia
#174
Coordinates
4.39°N, 76.07°W
~921 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
222 km
138 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Valle del Cauca Department

CityPopulationRank in Colombia
Cali2,392,877#2
Buenaventura432,385#15
Palmira312,519#22
Buenaventura240,387#27
Tuluá221,684#28
Cartago134,972#41
Guadalajara de Buga114,316#50
Yumbo71,436#71

Cities near Zarzal

FAQ

What is the population of Zarzal?
Zarzal has a population of 28,761 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #174 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Zarzal in?
Zarzal is located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.
Is Zarzal the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 222 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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