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Cúcuta, Norte de Santander Department

Colombia

Regional capital7.9074° N, 72.5049° W

Cúcuta is a city located in Colombia, specifically within the Norte de Santander Department. With a population of 777,106, it is one of the larger urban centers in the country.

Population777,106
ProvinceNorte de Santander Department
Coordinates7.9074° N, 72.5049° W
CountryColombia
Rank in Colombia#6 of 35,699

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Nearest Airports

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Camilo Daza International Airport

CUCRegional

2.4 km away

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Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport

SVZRegional

10.3 km away

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Cinera Airport

SK-368Local

32.5 km away

About Cúcuta

The city is situated at coordinates 7.90745° latitude and -72.5049° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. Cúcuta has an elevation of 298 meters and operates in the America/Bogota timezone. Nearby cities include San Cristóbal, Táriba, and Villa del Rosario.

Cúcuta ranks as the 6th most populous city out of 1,071 cities in Colombia. This ranking highlights its significance in a country with a total urban population of 39,852,520.

Cities in Norte de Santander Department

Within the Norte de Santander Department, Cúcuta holds the top position among 35 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Ocaña, Villa del Rosario, Los Patios, Pamplona, and El Zulia.

Ocaña101,158Villa del Rosario64,951Los Patios58,661Pamplona53,587El Zulia26,019Puerto Santander16,275Tibú13,565El Carmen12,001Abrego10,822Hacarí9,745

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Cúcuta, 20 populated places have been registered.

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Cerro NorteNeighborhood
0.4 km
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ColpetNeighborhood
0.4 km
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El BosqueNeighborhood
0.5 km
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Colinas de La VictoriaNeighborhood
0.6 km
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La CruzNeighborhood
0.7 km
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María PazNeighborhood
0.7 km
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Pescadero Etapa INeighborhood
0.7 km
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PescaderoNeighborhood
0.8 km
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Ceiba IINeighborhood
0.8 km
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La IslaNeighborhood
0.9 km
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SevillaNeighborhood
0.9 km
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La CastellanaNeighborhood
1 km
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PizarroNeighborhood
1 km
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Divino NiñoNeighborhood
1 km
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ChapineroNeighborhood
1 km
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La MercedNeighborhood
1.1 km
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ParaísoNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Lleras RestrepoNeighborhood
1.2 km
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La VictoriaNeighborhood
1.2 km
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El RosalNeighborhood
1.2 km

Universities in Cúcuta

Cúcuta is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
FESC University1993——
Francisco de Paula Santander University1962——
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Explore Colombia

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Colombia, compare rankings, or view the complete list of cities available on the site.

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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 Cúcuta?

The population of Cúcuta is 777,106.

In which province/state is Cúcuta located?

Cúcuta is located in the Norte de Santander Department.

What are the coordinates of Cúcuta?

The coordinates of Cúcuta are 7.90745° latitude and -72.5049° longitude.

What is the elevation of Cúcuta?

The elevation of Cúcuta is 298 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Cúcuta?

The nearest airport to Cúcuta is Camilo Daza International Airport.

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