Barrios Unidos

For the corregimiento in Panama, see Barrios Unidos, Coclé.

Barrios Unidos
Locality of Bogotá
Location of the locality in the city of Bogotá
Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá
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	Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)
Website	Official website

Barrios Unidos is the 12th locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located in the city's north. Barrios Unidos is completely urban, with some light industry and major commercial areas.

General information

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 68, bordering the locality of Engativá

Hydrology

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

Topography

Barrios Unidos is relatively flat, being part of the savanna of Bogotá.

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

↑ (Spanish) Population 2007 - DANE

External links

Northwest Bogotá travel guide from Wikivoyage
(Spanish)National University of Colombia site about Barrios Unidos

Bogotá, Capital District

	Administrative subdivision in 19 localities	Usaquén Chapinero Santa Fe San Cristóbal Usme Tunjuelito Bosa Kennedy Fontibón Engativá Suba Barrios Unidos Teusaquillo Los Mártires Antonio Nariño Puente Aranda La Candelaria Rafael Uribe Uribe Ciudad Bolívar Sumapaz

	Metropolitan Area	Bogotá Soacha Chía Facatativá Zipaquirá Mosquera Madrid Funza Cajicá Sibaté Tocancipá La Calera Sopó Tabio Cota Tenjo Gachancipá Bojacá

	Geography	Bogotá savanna Bogotá River Wetlands of Bogotá

	Timeline History Prehistory First inhabitants Pre-colonial Muisca Conquest and foundation Post-colonial history Categories

Coordinates: 4°40′43″N 74°04′43″W / 4.67861°N 74.07861°W / 4.67861; -74.07861

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