Pitalito Population 2026

Pitalito has a population of 135,711, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Huila Department. Roughly 0.3% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

135,711

Rank in Colombia

#39

Coordinates

1.85°N, 76.05°W

~1,265 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

376 km

233 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Huila Department

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Neiva	357,392	#18
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 Pitalito

Isnos24,593 people · ~23 km away
Guadalupe15,913 people · ~38 km away
Tarqui16,108 people · ~38 km away
Florencia168,346 people · ~56 km away
Garzón29,451 people · ~60 km away
La Plata19,275 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pitalito?

Pitalito has a population of 135,711 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Pitalito in?

Pitalito is located in Huila Department, Colombia.

Is Pitalito the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 376 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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