Barrios Unidos

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

Barrios Unidos

Barrios Unidos in Bogotá
Area:
Population:	230.066 (2007)
Type of locality:	Urban

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.

External links

• Template:Es iconNational University of Colombia site about Barrios Unidos