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Antonio Nariño, Bogotá


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nameAntonio Nariño
settlement_typeLocality of Bogotá
image_skylineBogotá, calle 4, iglesia de San Antonio de Padua.JPG
image_captionSan Antonio de Padua Church
image_flagFlag yellow green 3x2.svg
image_mapBogotá - Antonio Nariño.svg
map_captionLocation of the locality in the city of Bogotá
image_map1Distrito Capital de Bogotá - Antonio Nariño.svg
map_caption1Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá
coordinates
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameColombia
subdivision_type1City
subdivision_name1Bogotá D.C.
parts_typeNeighbourhoods
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partsRestrepo (Bogotá)
established_titleFounded
area_total_km24.88
population_as_of2007
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population_total119565
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timezoneColombia Standard Time
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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

  1. {{in lang. es [http://www.dane.gov.co/files/investigaciones/condiciones_vida/ecvb/4.xls Population 2007] – DANE
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