Largest City in Colombia

Bogotá is the largest city in Colombia and its capital.

Key Facts

• Population: ~8M city proper; ~11M metro (2023 est.).
• Elevation: 2,640 m (8,660 ft)—third highest capital in South America.
• Role: Political, economic, financial, cultural, educational center.
• Highlights: La Candelaria (historic center), Gold Museum, Botero Museum, Monserrate, Ciclovía (weekly car-free streets), vibrant food scene.

Medellín (~2.5M) and Cali (~2.4M) are the second and third largest cities.