Largest Cities in Bolívar

Top 38 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Colombia · Bolívar

Largest Cities — Bolívar

1 Cartagena 914,552

2 Magangué 123,982

3 Turbaco 56,171

4 Arjona 50,405

5 El Carmen de Bolívar 47,957

6 San Pablo 37,160

7 San Juan Nepomuceno 34,110

8 Mompós 30,861

9 Mahates 26,075

10 San Jacinto 23,576

11 María la Baja 23,401

12 Pinillos 23,349

13 Morales 18,678

14 Santa Rosa 18,375

15 Tiquisio 17,939

16 San Estanislao 16,518

17 Simití 15,353

18 Santa Catalina 14,039

19 Clemencia 13,821

20 Montecristo 13,470

21 Villanueva 12,791

22 Turbaná 10,235

23 Margarita 9,720

24 Zambrano 9,565

25 Calamar 9,180

26 Santa Rosa del Sur 8,904

27 Achí 8,434

28 Río Viejo 8,125

29 Soplaviento 8,067

30 Cicuco 7,662

31 El Peñón 7,234

32 Cantagallo 6,874

33 Córdoba 6,597

34 Talaigua Viejo 6,217

35 Barranco de Loba 5,933

36 Arenal 5,346

37 Regidor 5,335

38 Altos del Rosario 5,220

The largest cities in Bolívar represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Cartagena leads with a population of 914,552, followed by Magangué and Turbaco. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 35 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Cartagena's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 35 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,193,067.

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