What is the Capital of Colombia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Colombia is Bogotá. Colombia is located in South America, South America, with a population of 53,057,212. The official currency is the Colombian peso and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Bogotá at a glance
| Capital city | Bogotá |
|---|---|
| Country | Colombia (Republic of Colombia) |
| Region | South America, South America |
| Country population | 53,057,212 (27th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-05:00 |
| Currency | Colombian peso (COP) |
| Calling code | +57 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Colombia
- Brasília, capital of Brazil
- Quito, capital of Ecuador
- Panama City, capital of Panama
- Lima, capital of Peru
- Caracas, capital of Venezuela
Colombia in context
- Colombia covers 1,141,748 km², making it the 25th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 46 people per km² ranks 138th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela.
- With 53,057,212 people, Colombia holds about 12.1% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Colombia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Colombia — FAQ
What is the capital of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
Is Bogotá the largest city in Colombia?
Yes — Bogotá is both the capital and the largest city of Colombia.
What country is Bogotá in?
Bogotá is the capital city of Colombia.
What continent is Bogotá in?
Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, is located in South America.
Is Bogotá the capital of Colombia?
Yes — Bogotá is the capital of Colombia (official name: Republic of Colombia).
Bogotá is the capital of which country?
Bogotá is the capital of Colombia, in South America.
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