Madrid (Colombia)
Municipality in Cundinamarca, Colombia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Madrid (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈðɾið]) is one of the 116 municipalities in the Cundinamarca Department, Colombia. With an estimated population of 150,374 inhabitants (2022), it stands as the eighth most populous municipality in the department. Encompassing an area of 120.5 km²,[2] it is situated within the Western Savanna Province, positioned 21 km away from Bogotá, and is an integral component of the Metropolitan Area of Bogotá.
Madrid | |
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Motto: Unity - Progress - Development | |
Anthem: Anthem of Madrid | |
Coordinates: 4°44′04″N 74°16′06″W | |
Country | Colombia |
Department | Cundinamarca |
Province | Western Savanna Province |
Founded | November 20, 1559 |
As a municipal district | 1834 |
Founded by | Alonso Díaz |
Named for | Pedro Fernández Madrid |
Government | |
• Mayor | Carlos Alberto Chávez Moya (2024-2027) |
Area | |
• Municipality | 120.5 km2 (46.52 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | |
• Municipality | 150.374 |
• Density | 1.2/km2 (3.2/sq mi) |
• Urban | 150.374 |
Demonym(s) | Madrilenian, madrileño, -ña |
Time zone | UTC-5 |
Area code | 60+1 |
Website | www.madrid-cundinamarca.gov.co/ |
The municipality was established on November 20, 1559, by Alonso Díaz, originally bearing the appellation La Serrezuela. However, in 1875, it underwent a nomenclatural transformation, adopting its current designation. Notably recognized as a commuter town, its reputation stems from the proliferation of housing projects in recent decades, catalyzing population expansion and the formation of a cosmopolitan community comprising individuals from diverse regions and countries.
Madrid stands prominently as Colombia's foremost hub for floriculture,[3] earning acclaim as one of the world's top contributors to cut flower production. Boasting over 1,000 hectares devoted to the cultivation of flowers and hosting the headquarters of the nation's most influential floral enterprises, the city has become a key player in the global market. Nevertheless, this flourishing sector is not immune to adverse consequences. The intensive large-scale cultivation of flowers has precipitated detrimental environmental impacts, marked by the excessive use of agrochemicals, deforestation, waste generation, water resource pollution, exploitation of groundwater, labor exploitation, and occupational health concerns, all of which emerge as paramount apprehensions.