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Popayán, Cauca Department

Colombia

Regional capital2.4382° N, 76.6132° W

Popayán is a city located in Colombia, within the Cauca Department. It has a population of 318,059 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population318,059
ProvinceCauca Department
Coordinates2.4382° N, 76.6132° W
Elevation1,760 m
CountryColombia
Rank in Colombia#21 of 35,699

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Nearest Airports

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Guillermo León Valencia Airport

PPNRegional

1.8 km away

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El Guayabx Airport

SK-136Local

54.2 km away

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La Cabaña Airport

SK-139Local

71 km away

About Popayán

The city is situated at coordinates 2.43823° latitude and -76.61316° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. Popayán has an elevation of 1760 meters and operates within the America/Bogota timezone.

Popayán ranks 21st out of 1071 cities in Colombia by population. The total urban population of the country is 39,852,520, highlighting the city's relative size compared to larger cities such as Bogotá and Cali.

Cities in Cauca Department

Popayán is part of the Cauca Department. The specific ranking of the city within the province is not provided, and there are no other cities listed in the evidence.

Santander de Quilichao99,354Puerto Tejada46,215Piendamo44,000Miranda43,333Patía37,781Belalcázar36,977Corinto33,846Morales29,737Timbiquí21,618Suárez19,690

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Popayán includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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Colombia I EtapaNeighborhood
0.1 km
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Las AméricasNeighborhood
0.2 km
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El AchiralNeighborhood
0.2 km
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Los ÁlamosNeighborhood
0.2 km
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ArgentinaNeighborhood
0.3 km
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El LimonarNeighborhood
0.3 km
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ValenciaNeighborhood
0.4 km
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San Rafael I EtapaNeighborhood
0.4 km
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ValparaísoNeighborhood
0.4 km
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San RafaelNeighborhood
0.4 km
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San CamiloNeighborhood
0.5 km
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El PajonalNeighborhood
0.5 km
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Urbanización Nueva GranadaNeighborhood
0.5 km
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Primero de MayoNeighborhood
0.6 km
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Santa TeresitaNeighborhood
0.6 km
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La Nueva EsperanzaNeighborhood
0.6 km
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El DeanNeighborhood
0.6 km
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Parcelación La LaderaNeighborhood
0.7 km
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La EsmeraldaNeighborhood
0.7 km
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El EmpedradoNeighborhood
0.7 km

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

The population of Popayán is 318,059.

In which province/state is Popayán located?

Popayán is located in the Cauca Department.

What are the coordinates of Popayán?

The coordinates of Popayán are 2.43823° latitude and -76.61316° longitude.

What is the elevation of Popayán?

The elevation of Popayán is 1760 meters.

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