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Bucaramanga, Santander Department

Colombia

Regional capital7.1250° N, 73.1189° W

Bucaramanga is a city located in Colombia, specifically in the Santander Department. It has a population of 581,130, making it one of the larger urban centers in the country.

Population581,130
ProvinceSantander Department
Coordinates7.1250° N, 73.1189° W
CountryColombia
Rank in Colombia#8 of 35,699

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Nearest Airports

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Palonegro Airport

BGARegional

7.3 km away

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San Vicente Airport

SK-391Local

43 km away

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Zapatoca Airport

AZTLocal

43.8 km away

About Bucaramanga

The city is situated at coordinates 7.125° latitude and -73.11895° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. Bucaramanga has an elevation of 1010 meters and operates within the America/Bogota timezone. Nearby cities include Floridablanca, Piedecuesta, and Girón.

Bucaramanga ranks as the 8th most populous city out of 1071 in Colombia. This ranking highlights its significance in a country with a total urban population of 39,852,520.

Cities in Santander Department

Within Santander Department, Bucaramanga ranks #1 among 83 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Floridablanca, Barrancabermeja, Piedecuesta, Girón, and Cimitarra.

Floridablanca267,591Barrancabermeja191,403Piedecuesta163,362Girón108,466Cimitarra50,892San Gil46,152Puerto Wilches31,698Socorro29,997Sabana de Torres27,845Barbosa20,372

Nearby Cities

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

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Comuna 13 CentrorientalNeighborhood
0.6 km
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SotomayorNeighborhood
0.7 km
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San AlonsoNeighborhood
1 km
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Comuna 15 CentroNeighborhood
1 km
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Comuna 4 OccidentalNeighborhood
1.4 km
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Comuna 12 Cabecera del LlanoNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Comuna 3 San FranciscoNeighborhood
1.7 km
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GaitánNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Las PiñitasNeighborhood
1.8 km
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GirardotNeighborhood
1.8 km
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NavasNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Comuna 6 La ConcordiaNeighborhood
2 km
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Comuna 14 MorroricoNeighborhood
2 km
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Comuna 5 García RoviraNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Comuna 2 NororientalNeighborhood
2.3 km
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Comuna 7 La CiudadelaNeighborhood
2.4 km
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MalaritaCity
2.6 km
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Comuna 9 La PedregosaNeighborhood
2.9 km
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La VictoriaNeighborhood
2.9 km
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ChitotaCity
3 km

Universities in Bucaramanga

Bucaramanga is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Autonomous University of Bucaramanga1952——
Universitaria de Investigación y Desarrollo1982——
University of Santander1982——
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Explore Colombia

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Colombia, compare countries, view rankings, or access the 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 Bucaramanga?

The population of Bucaramanga is 581,130.

In which province/state is Bucaramanga located?

Bucaramanga is located in Santander Department.

What are the coordinates of Bucaramanga?

The coordinates of Bucaramanga are 7.125° latitude and -73.11895° longitude.

What is the elevation of Bucaramanga?

The elevation of Bucaramanga is 1010 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Bucaramanga?

The nearest airport to Bucaramanga is Palonegro Airport (BGA), located 7.3 km away.

What is the population ranking of Bucaramanga in Colombia?

Bucaramanga ranks 8th in population among cities in Colombia.

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