Largest Cities in Córdoba

Top 23 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Colombia · Córdoba

Largest Cities — Córdoba

1 Montería 490,935

2 Cereté 94,935

3 Montelíbano 90,450

4 Planeta Rica 69,708

5 Sahagún 59,188

6 Ayapel 56,082

7 Chinú 50,743

8 Lorica 40,605

9 San Antero 34,196

10 Tierralta 26,242

11 San Carlos 23,532

12 Ciénaga de Oro 17,623

13 Momil 16,264

14 Cotorra 16,215

15 Canalete 14,831

16 Purísima de la Concepción 14,705

17 Chimá 13,492

18 Valencia 10,652

19 Pueblo Nuevo 9,075

20 San Bernardo del Viento 8,967

21 San Pelayo 5,637

22 Moñitos 5,385

23 Buenavista 5,062

The largest cities in Córdoba represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Montería leads with a population of 490,935, followed by Cereté and Montelíbano. 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. 12 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. Montería's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 12 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 805,216.

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