Colón Population 2026
Colón has a population of 62,513, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Táchira. Roughly 0.2% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
62,513
Rank in Venezuela
#96
Coordinates
8.03°N, 72.26°W
~805 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
651 km
404 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Táchira
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| San Cristóbal | 289,852 | #17 |
| Táriba | 138,402 | #46 |
| Rubio | 93,197 | #70 |
| San Antonio del Táchira | 66,392 | #91 |
| La Fría | 61,568 | #97 |
| Ureña | 56,509 | #103 |
| San Josecito | 54,669 | #106 |
| Palmira | 48,087 | #117 |
Cities near Colón
FAQ
What is the population of Colón?
Colón has a population of 62,513 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Colón in?
Colón is located in Táchira, Venezuela.
Is Colón the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 651 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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