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Bogotá, Bogota D.C.

Colombia

National capital4.6097° N, 74.0817° W

Bogotá is the capital city of Colombia, located in the province of Bogota D.C. With a population of 7,674,366, it is the largest city in the country.

Population7,674,366
ProvinceBogota D.C.
Coordinates4.6097° N, 74.0817° W
CountryColombia
Rank in Colombia#1 of 35,699

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Nearest Airports

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El Dorado International Airport

BOGInternational

12.5 km away

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Guaymaral Airport

SKGYLocal

22.6 km away

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Major Justino Mariño Cuesto Air Base

SKMALocal

25.2 km away

About Bogotá

The city is situated at coordinates 4.60971° latitude and -74.08175° longitude, in the Northern and Western hemispheres. At an elevation of 2,582 meters, Bogotá operates within the America/Bogota timezone. Nearby cities include Soacha, Facatativá, and Zipaquirá.

Bogotá ranks #1 in population among 1,071 cities in Colombia. It has a significant population compared to other major cities, such as Cali and Medellín.

Cities in Bogota D.C.

Within the province of Bogota D.C., Bogotá is the top city, ranking #1 out of 2 cities. The other city in the province is Barrio San Luis.

Barrio San Luis2,000TorremolinosLas FeriasTimizaTibabuyesBrasiliaCajanalMiraramarPastranitaLa Estrada

Nearby Cities

Around Bogotá, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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El ListónNeighborhood
0.3 km
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PaloquemaoNeighborhood
0.8 km
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La PepitaNeighborhood
0.9 km
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MártiresNeighborhood
1 km
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EstanzuelaNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Los MártiresNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Alcaldía MayorNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Sede J CUNNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Sede O CUNNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Santa FéNeighborhood
1.3 km
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RicaurteNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Sede N CUNNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Mariscal SucreNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Sede L CUNNeighborhood
1.4 km
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La ConcordiaNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Sede G CUNPopulated place
1.6 km
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Sede A CUNPopulated place
1.6 km
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sede I CUNNeighborhood
1.6 km
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CandelariaNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Sede H CUNNeighborhood
1.8 km

Universities in Bogotá

Bogotá is home to 20 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Catholic University of Colombia1970——
Central University1966——
Ciudad Universitaria———
Corporación de Educación Superior ISES———
Corporación Unificada Nacional de Educación Superior2024——
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios1990——
District University of Bogotá1948——
Ean University1967——
Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina———
Jorge Tadeo Lozano University1954——
José María Córdova Military Academy1907——
La Gran Colombia University1951——
La Salle University, Colombia1964——
Libre University of Colombia1923——
National Pedagogic University1955——
Pilot University of Colombia1962——
Sergio Arboleda University1984——
Universidad Antonio Nariño1976——
Universidad de San Buenaventura1708——
Universidad Dirección Nacional de Escuelas y Educación Policial DIEPO———
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Explore Colombia

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Colombia, comparisons between countries, city rankings, and a complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Colombia

#1 Bogotá7,674,366#2 Cali2,392,877#3 Medellín1,999,979#4 Barranquilla1,206,319#5 Cartagena914,552
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bogotá?

The population of Bogotá is 7,674,366.

In which province/state is Bogotá located?

Bogotá is located in the province of Bogota D.C.

What are the coordinates of Bogotá?

The coordinates of Bogotá are 4.60971° latitude and -74.08175° longitude.

What is the elevation of Bogotá?

The elevation of Bogotá is 2,582 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Bogotá?

The nearest airport to Bogotá is El Dorado International Airport.

Structured data for Bogotá, Colombia is available through Bamwor, a global dataset covering countries and millions of cities.

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