Neiva Population 2026

Neiva has a population of 357,392, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Huila Department. Roughly 0.7% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

Location of Neiva (capital Bogotá shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

357,392

Rank in Colombia

#18

Coordinates

2.93°N, 75.28°W

~423 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

229 km

142 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Huila Department

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Pitalito	135,711	#39
Gigante	36,055	#139
Garzón	29,451	#171
Isnos	24,593	#202
Rivera	22,877	#217
Campoalegre	22,568	#220
La Plata	19,275	#260
Tarqui	16,108	#304

Cities near Neiva

Rivera22,877 people · ~17 km away
Campoalegre22,568 people · ~28 km away
Planadas21,557 people · ~50 km away
Gigante36,055 people · ~67 km away
Rioblanco19,090 people · ~78 km away
Natagaima22,455 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Neiva?

Neiva has a population of 357,392 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Neiva in?

Neiva is located in Huila Department, Colombia.

Is Neiva the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 229 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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