San José del Guaviare Population 2026
San José del Guaviare has a population of 52,815, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Guaviare Department. Roughly 0.1% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 145× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,815
Rank in Colombia
#94
Coordinates
2.57°N, 72.64°W
~302 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
278 km
173 miles, straight line
Cities near San José del Guaviare
- Granada68,876 people · ~161 km away
- San Martín22,281 people · ~172 km away
- Puerto López16,678 people · ~174 km away
- Acacías40,627 people · ~201 km away
- Villavicencio321,717 people · ~206 km away
- Restrepo17,610 people · ~214 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San José del Guaviare?
San José del Guaviare has a population of 52,815 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is San José del Guaviare in?
San José del Guaviare is located in Guaviare Department, Colombia.
Is San José del Guaviare the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 278 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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