Tarqui Population 2026

Tarqui has a population of 16,108, making it the #304 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Huila Department. It is about 476× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,108

Rank in Colombia

#304

Coordinates

2.11°N, 75.82°W

~827 m elevation · America/Bogota

Distance to capital (Bogotá)

338 km

210 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Huila Department

City	Population	Rank in Colombia
Neiva	357,392	#18
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

Cities near Tarqui

Guadalupe15,913 people · ~12 km away
Garzón29,451 people · ~24 km away
La Plata19,275 people · ~32 km away
Pitalito135,711 people · ~38 km away
Gigante36,055 people · ~43 km away
Isnos24,593 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tarqui?

Tarqui has a population of 16,108 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #304 biggest city in Colombia.

What region is Tarqui in?

Tarqui is located in Huila Department, Colombia.

Is Tarqui the capital of Colombia?

No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 338 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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