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Bogota

Bogota (11.5 million inhabitants): major city of Colombia, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Bogota

CountryColombia
Population11.5 million
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Bogota?

Bogota has a metropolitan population of 11.5 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Bogota located?

Bogota is in Colombia. It is the national capital of Colombia.

What is Bogota known for?

Bogota is the national capital of Colombia. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Colombia factbook for the wider national picture.

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