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Barrios Unidos

Field	Value
name	Barrios Unidos
settlement_type	Locality of Bogotá
image_map	Bogotá - Barrios Unidos.svg
map_caption	Location of the locality in the city of Bogotá
image_map1	Distrito Capital de Bogotá - Barrios Unidos.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
established_title	Founded
area_total_km2	11.9
population_as_of	2007
population_footnotes
population_total	230066
population_density_km2	auto
timezone	Colombia Standard Time
utc_offset	-5
elevation_m	2600
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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.

Geography

Barrios Unidos borders

North: Calle 100, bordering the locality of Suba
South: Calle 63, bordering the locality of Teusaquillo
East: Autopista Norte and Avenida Caracas, bordering the locality of Chapinero
West: Avenida Carrera 68, bordering the locality of Engativá

Hydrology

Several rivers from the Salitre system pass through Barrios Unidos, including the Salitre River.

Topography

Barrios Unidos is relatively flat, located on the Bogotá savanna.

Transportation

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.

Economy

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.

Points of interest

Part of Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar is located within Barrios Unidos:

El Lago Park
Centro de Alto Rendimiento (fine arts center)
Salitre Mágico Park

Among the commercial establishments are:

Cafam Floresta
Metrópolis shopping center

Barrios Unidos also is home to the Escuela de Cadetes General Santander military school.

References

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

Wikipedia Source

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