Chaparral Population 2026

Chaparral has a population of 19,982, making it the #250 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Tolima Department. It is about 384× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Chaparral (capital Bogotá shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
19,982
Rank in Colombia
#250
Coordinates
3.72°N, 75.48°W
~856 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
184 km
114 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tolima Department

CityPopulationRank in Colombia
Ibagué529,635#9
Espinal56,213#87
Líbano39,459#129
Payandé37,496#135
San Sebastián de Mariquita33,340#153
Guamo30,516#164
Purificación29,539#170
Flandes29,296#172

Cities near Chaparral

FAQ

What is the population of Chaparral?
Chaparral has a population of 19,982 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #250 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Chaparral in?
Chaparral is located in Tolima Department, Colombia.
Is Chaparral the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 184 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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