Villavicencio Population 2026
Villavicencio has a population of 321,717, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇨🇴 Colombia, located in Meta Department. Roughly 0.6% of Colombia's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Bogotá, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
321,717
Rank in Colombia
#20
Coordinates
4.13°N, 73.63°W
~495 m elevation · America/Bogota
Distance to capital (Bogotá)
73 km
45 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Meta Department
| City | Population | Rank in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Granada | 68,876 | #73 |
| Acacías | 40,627 | #122 |
| San Martín | 22,281 | #223 |
| Restrepo | 17,610 | #286 |
| Puerto López | 16,678 | #295 |
Cities near Villavicencio
- Restrepo17,610 people · ~16 km away
- Acacías40,627 people · ~22 km away
- San Martín22,281 people · ~49 km away
- Granada68,876 people · ~66 km away
- Bogotá7,674,366 people · ~73 km away
- Puerto López16,678 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Villavicencio?
Villavicencio has a population of 321,717 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Colombia.
What region is Villavicencio in?
Villavicencio is located in Meta Department, Colombia.
Is Villavicencio the capital of Colombia?
No, the capital of Colombia is Bogotá, about 73 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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