Bogota (Bogotá), Bogota D.C.
Bogota: This Andean city, nestled in central Colombia, serves as the nation's vibrant capital and largest metropolis.
About
Quick Facts about Bogotá
| Population | 7,743,955 |
| Country | Colombia, Free and Independent State of Cundinamarca, Republic of New Granada |
| State | Bogota D.C. (Colombia) |
| County | Bogotá D.C. |
| Postal code | 11 |
| Plate code | BOG |
| Phone Area Codes | 1 |
| Area | 1578 km2 |
| Official name | Bogotá |
| Latitude & Longitude | 4.6097,-74.0818 |
| Legislative body | Bogotá city council |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Altitude | 8,661 feet / 2640 meters |
| Capital city | Bogotá is capital of Viceroyalty of New Granada, Cundinamarca Department, Colombia, Free and Independent State of Cundinamarca, Capital District, Gran Colombia |
| Establishment | August 16, 1538 (487 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 07:27:19 (23rd April 2026) |
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Geography
Bogotá is located at 4°36'35"N 74°4'54"W (4.6097100, -74.0817500). It has 2 neighbors: Soacha and Funza.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1775 | 16,233 | - | census |
| 1800 | 21,964 | 26.09% | population projection |
| 1832 | 28,341 | 22.5% | population projection |
| 1870 | 40,883 | 30.68% | population projection |
| 1912 | 121,257 | 66.28% | population projection |
| 1918 | 143,994 | 15.79% | population projection |
| 1928 | 235,702 | 38.91% | census |
| 1938 | 325,650 | 27.62% | population projection |
| 1951 | 715,250 | 54.47% | population projection |
| 1964 | 1,697,311 | 57.86% | population projection |
| 1973 | 2,855,065 | 40.55% | population projection |
| 1985 | 4,236,490 | 32.61% | population projection |
| 1993 | 5,484,244 | 22.75% | census |
| 2005 | 6,778,691 | 19.1% | population projection |
| 2010 | 7,363,782 | 7.95% | population projection |
| 2019 | 7,200,000 | -2.27% | census |
| 2020 | 7,743,955 | 7.02% | population projection |
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