Buenaventura Population 2026
Buenaventura has a population of 240,387, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Valle del Cauca Department. Roughly 0.4% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
240,387
Rank in Colombia
#27
Coordinates
3.88°N, 77.03°W
~19 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
337 km
209 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valle del Cauca Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Cali | 2,392,877 | #2 |
| Buenaventura | 432,385 | #15 |
| Palmira | 312,519 | #22 |
| Tuluá | 221,684 | #28 |
| Cartago | 134,972 | #41 |
| Guadalajara de Buga | 114,316 | #50 |
| Yumbo | 71,436 | #71 |
| Florida | 47,173 | #109 |
Cities near Buenaventura
- Buenaventura432,385 people · ~33 km away
- Darien15,763 people · ~61 km away
- Yumbo71,436 people · ~68 km away
- Cali2,392,877 people · ~76 km away
- Guacarí19,637 people · ~79 km away
- Guadalajara de Buga114,316 people · ~81 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Buenaventura?
Buenaventura has a population of 240,387 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Buenaventura in?
Buenaventura is located in Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.
Is Buenaventura the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 337 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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