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Bogotá, Colombia

Capital city · Population 7.7M

Bogotá is the capital and the largest city in Colombia with a population of approximately 7,674,366 people as of 2026. This makes it the 36th largest city in the world, accounting for 14.46% of Colombia's total population of 53.1M. Bogotá is classified as a major metropolis and operates in the America/Bogota timezone. The average annual temperature is 14.2°C with 856 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 2,582 meters above sea level.

Population

7,674,366

Global Rank

#36

Country Rank

#1

% of Colombia

14.46%

Avg Temperature

14.2°C

Annual Rainfall

856 mm

Elevation

2,582 m

Timezone

America/Bogota

Bogotá on the Map

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Climate in Bogotá

Bogotá's warmest month is Mar and the coldest is Jul. The wettest month is Nov with 232 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

14.4°C
Jan
14.8°C
Feb
15°C
Mar
14.6°C
Apr
14.6°C
May
13.9°C
Jun
13.3°C
Jul
13.4°C
Aug
14.3°C
Sep
13.8°C
Oct
13.4°C
Nov
14.7°C
Dec
13.3°C15°C

Monthly Rainfall

18 mm
Jan
63 mm
Feb
67 mm
Mar
116 mm
Apr
101 mm
May
55 mm
Jun
24 mm
Jul
16 mm
Aug
26 mm
Sep
82 mm
Oct
232 mm
Nov
56 mm
Dec

Colombia at a Glance

Country Population

53,057,212

Capital

Bogotá

Region

South America

Major Cities

55

GDP per Capita

$7,919

Life Expectancy

77.7 years

Urban Population

78.5%

Growth Rate

0.00%

Other Major Cities in Colombia

Cali
2.4M
Medellín
2.0M
Barranquilla
1.2M
Cartagena
915K
Cúcuta
777K
Soacha
655K
Bucaramanga
581K
Ibagué
530K
Santa Marta
499K
Montería
491K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Bogotá with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Bogotá by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Soacha655,02515 km
Funza116,89019 km
Mosquera128,01220 km
Madrid135,00024 km
Chía124,30928 km
Facatativá141,76238 km
Zipaquirá130,43247 km
Villavicencio321,71773 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bogotá?

The population of Bogotá, Colombia is approximately 7,674,366 people, making it the 36th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Colombia.

Is Bogotá the capital of Colombia?

Yes, Bogotá is the capital of Colombia.

What is the climate like in Bogotá?

Bogotá has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C and receives 856 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Mar and the coldest is Jul.

What timezone is Bogotá in?

Bogotá is in the America/Bogota timezone.