What is the capital of Colombia?
Colombia's capital is Bogotá, located at 2,640 meters above sea level in the eastern Andes mountain range. This metropolis of over 7 million inhabitants is the country's political, economic, and cultural center.
Bogotá, political and economic capital
Bogotá (officially Bogotá D.C. for Distrito Capital) is the capital and largest city of Colombia. Located in the eastern mountain range of the Andes, it sits at 2,640 meters altitude, making it one of the highest capitals in the world.
A high-altitude metropolis
This altitude gives Bogotá a temperate climate year-round, with average temperatures ranging between 14 and 19°C. The city is home to more than 7 million inhabitants in its metropolitan area, representing approximately 15% of the Colombian population.
The nerve center of the country
Bogotá concentrates the main government institutions, the seat of the National Congress and the Supreme Court. It is also the economic heart of Colombia, generating approximately 30% of national GDP, and the cultural center with its numerous museums, theaters and prestigious universities.