Fun facts about Barranquilla
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Barranquilla's name is derived from the Spanish word 'barranca', meaning 'canyon' or 'ravine'.
Barranquilla
Colombia
Barranquilla is the capital district of the Atlántico department in Colombia. It is located near the Caribbean Sea and is the largest city and third port in the Caribbean coast region; as of 2018, it had a population of 1,206,319, making it Colombia's fourth-most populous city after Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali.
From the “Etymology” section
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The flag of Barranquilla was adopted in 1811 and features three rectangles of red, yellow, and green.
Barranquilla
Colombia
Barranquilla is the capital district of the Atlántico department in Colombia. It is located near the Caribbean Sea and is the largest city and third port in the Caribbean coast region; as of 2018, it had a population of 1,206,319, making it Colombia's fourth-most populous city after Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali.
From the “Heraldry and symbols” section
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Barranquilla is recognized as the origination of aviation in South America, being home to the first airline, SCADTA.
Barranquilla
Colombia
Barranquilla is the capital district of the Atlántico department in Colombia. It is located near the Caribbean Sea and is the largest city and third port in the Caribbean coast region; as of 2018, it had a population of 1,206,319, making it Colombia's fourth-most populous city after Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali.
From the “History” section
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The city is located on the west bank of the Magdalena River, 7.5 km from its mouth in the Caribbean.
Barranquilla
Colombia
Barranquilla is the capital district of the Atlántico department in Colombia. It is located near the Caribbean Sea and is the largest city and third port in the Caribbean coast region; as of 2018, it had a population of 1,206,319, making it Colombia's fourth-most populous city after Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali.
From the “Geography” section
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Barranquilla has a tropical savanna climate with an average temperature of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
Barranquilla
Colombia
Barranquilla is the capital district of the Atlántico department in Colombia. It is located near the Caribbean Sea and is the largest city and third port in the Caribbean coast region; as of 2018, it had a population of 1,206,319, making it Colombia's fourth-most populous city after Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali.
From the “Geography” section
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