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Antonio Nariño, Bogotá
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Antonio Nariño |
| settlement_type | Locality of Bogotá |
| image_skyline | Bogotá, calle 4, iglesia de San Antonio de Padua.JPG |
| image_caption | San Antonio de Padua Church |
| image_flag | Flag yellow green 3x2.svg |
| image_map | Bogotá - Antonio Nariño.svg |
| map_caption | Location of the locality in the city of Bogotá |
| image_map1 | Distrito Capital de Bogotá - Antonio Nariño.svg |
| map_caption1 | Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Colombia |
| subdivision_type1 | City |
| subdivision_name1 | Bogotá D.C. |
| parts_type | Neighbourhoods |
| parts_style | list |
| parts | Restrepo (Bogotá) |
| established_title | Founded |
| area_total_km2 | 4.88 |
| population_as_of | 2007 |
| population_footnotes | |
| population_total | 119565 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| timezone | Colombia Standard Time |
| utc_offset | -5 |
| elevation_m | 2600 |
| website |
Antonio Nariño is the 15th locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located in the central part of the city. This district is mostly inhabited by middle class residents. The locality is named after an early Colombian leader, Antonio Nariño, who is often referred to as the precursor to the presidency.
General information
Borders
- North: Autopista Sur, Calle 8 Sur and Avenida Primera, with the localities of Puente Aranda and Los Mártires
- South: Avenida Primero de Mayo, with the locality of Rafael Uribe Uribe
- East: Carrera 10ª, with the locality of San Cristóbal
- West: Calle 44 Sur, with the locality of Tunjuelito
Hydrology
The locality had several rivers that have been transformed into canals flowing into the Fucha River. It has several parks. There is one major commercial sector in the Restrepo neighborhood, with the balance of the locality consisting of residential areas with small stores and churches.
Topography
The topography of the locality is mainly flat, as it is located on the Bogotá savanna.
Transportation
The mass transport system of Bogotá, TransMilenio, runs on Avenida Caracas (Restrepo and Fucha stations) and Autopista Sur. Other buses serve Avenida Primera, Primero de Mayo, and Carrera 10.
History
During the 19th century, the territory belonged to the rule of Muequetá, as part of the Muisca Confederation. Large estates, located on the shores of the rivers that crossed it, were built by the Spanish after the conquest. The process of urbanization started in 1920, and was completed over the following 50 years. It was separated as a locality in 1991. The majority of the locality contains estrato 3 residential areas.
Economy
The Restrepo area is located on Carrera 24 until the Avenida Primero de Mayo, which is the largest commercial area of the locality. A large number of small companies are located here, with the production of low-cost, high-quality shoes among the most notable of industries.
Neighborhoods
Main neighborhoods are Restrepo, Policarpa Salavarrieta, Luna Park, Villa Mayor, Eduardo Freí, San Antonio, Caracas, Ciudad Berna, Ciudad Jardín, La Fragua, Eduardo Santos, and Santander.
References
References
- {{in lang. es [http://www.dane.gov.co/files/investigaciones/condiciones_vida/ecvb/4.xls Population 2007] – DANE
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