Leticia Population 2026
Leticia has a population of 48,144, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Amazonas Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 159× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,144
Rank in Colombia
#107
Coordinates
4.21°S, 69.94°W
~84 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
1,083 km
673 miles, straight line
Cities near Leticia
- Mitú29,850 people · ~609 km away
- Puerto Leguízamo20,045 people · ~699 km away
- San José del Guaviare52,815 people · ~811 km away
- El Doncello17,775 people · ~884 km away
- Puerto Rico33,765 people · ~894 km away
- Puerto Asís29,782 people · ~898 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Leticia?
Leticia has a population of 48,144 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Leticia in?
Leticia is located in Amazonas Department, Colombia.
Is Leticia the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 1,083 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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