Antonio Nariño (Bogotá)

Antonio Nariño (Bogotá)

Antonio Nariño is the 15th locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located in the city's south. It 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 emptying 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.

Transportation

"Access": By TransMilenio on Avenida Caracas (Restrepo and Fucha stations) and Autopista Sur. Normal busses serve Avenida Primera, Primero de Mayo, and Carrera 10.

History

During the 19th century, the territory belonged to the Muequetá indigenous peoples. Large estates were located on the shores of the rivers that crossed it. The process of urbanization was began in 1920, and was completed over the following 50 years. It was separated as a locality in 1991. The majority of the locality is strata 3 residences.

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.

Points of interest

Neighborhoods

Important neighborhoods: Restrepo, Policarpa Salavarrieta, Luna Park, Villa Mayor, Eduardo Freí, San Antonio, Caracas, Ciudad Berna, Ciudad Jardín, La Fragua, and Santander.

External links

* [http://www.bogota.gov.co/bogota/decide.php?patron=1.090715 Official site of the locality]
* [http://eltiempo.terra.com.co/proy_2005/VIDEOS_DIA/2005-08-18/VIDEO-WEB-VIDEOS_DIA_INDIVIDUAL-2188245.html?vid=6&tip=B Video: A tour of Antonio Nariño]
* [http://www.lopublico.redbogota.com/secciones/localidades/antonio_narinio National University of Colombia site about Antonio Nariño]


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