Largest Cities in Cauca Department

Top 21 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Colombia · Cauca Department

Largest Cities — Cauca Department

1 Popayán 318,059

2 Santander de Quilichao 99,354

3 Puerto Tejada 46,215

4 Piendamo 44,000

5 Miranda 43,333

6 Patía 37,781

7 Belalcázar 36,977

8 Corinto 33,846

9 Morales 29,737

10 Timbiquí 21,618

11 Suárez 19,690

12 Balboa 18,910

13 Villa Rica 18,761

14 Mercaderes 14,824

15 Guapí 13,853

16 El Bordo 12,072

17 La Sierra 9,935

18 Rosas 9,336

19 Silvia 7,474

20 Caloto 6,478

21 El Tambo 6,355

The largest cities in Cauca Department represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Popayán leads with a population of 318,059, followed by Santander de Quilichao and Puerto Tejada. 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. 09 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. Popayán's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 09 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 550,961.

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