Barrios Unidos
Locality of Bogotá in Bogotá D.C., Colombia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Locality of Bogotá in Bogotá D.C., Colombia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barrios Unidos is the 12th locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located to the northwest of the city, and is mostly inhabited by middle class residents. Barrios Unidos is completely urban, with some light industry and major commercial areas.
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Barrios Unidos | |
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Coordinates: 4°40′43″N 74°04′43″W | |
Country | Colombia |
City | Bogotá D.C. |
Area | |
• Total | 11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,600 m (8,500 ft) |
Population (2007)[1] | |
• Total | 230,066 |
• Density | 19,000/km2 (50,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
Website | Official website |
Barrios Unidos borders
Several rivers from the Salitre system pass through Barrios Unidos, including the Salitre River.
Barrios Unidos is relatively flat, located on the Bogotá savanna.
In addition to the avenues that border the locality, the principal roads that serve it are: Avenida 80, Avenida Calle 68, Avenida NQS, and Carrera 24. Calle 80 and Avenida NQS both have lines of the TransMilenio system.
Small-scale industry thrives in the area, and it is home to Bogotá's leather, furniture, and footwear districts. Factory direct storefronts are common throughout the locality. Specialty warehouses also exist, primarily focusing on autoparts.
Part of Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar is located within Barrios Unidos:
Among the commercial establishments are:
Barrios Unidos also is home to the Escuela de Cadetes General Santander military school.
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