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Medellin

Medellin (4.1 million inhabitants): major city of Colombia, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Medellin

CountryColombia
Population4.1 million

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 Medellin?

Medellin has a metropolitan population of 4.1 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Medellin located?

Medellin is in Colombia. It is a major city of Colombia.

What is Medellin known for?

Medellin is a major city of Colombia. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Colombia factbook for the wider national picture.

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