Pizarro Population 2026
Pizarro has a population of 18,561, making it the #271 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Chocó. It is about 413× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,561
Rank in Colombia
#271
Coordinates
4.95°N, 77.37°W
~5 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
366 km
227 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chocó
Cities near Pizarro
- Tadó17,000 people · ~95 km away
- Quibdó129,237 people · ~113 km away
- Buenaventura240,387 people · ~125 km away
- Roldanillo27,561 people · ~147 km away
- La Unión41,013 people · ~148 km away
- Darien15,763 people · ~150 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pizarro?
Pizarro has a population of 18,561 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #271 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Pizarro in?
Pizarro is located in Chocó, Colombia.
Is Pizarro the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 366 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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