"of Rionegro, Antioquia, 29 km east of the city of Medellin. Between the two airports of Medellín, there were more than 7.7 million passengers per year, which makes it the second busiest passenger city in Colombia after Bogotá. In 2016, the airport handled 831,181 passengers, and 848,525 in 2017. Don Gonzalo Mejia saw an opportunity for the development of an airport in Medellin given that the topography of the city made land transport to and from the area difficult, and the nearest airport was in Puerto Berrio. He secured financing from wealthy businessmen of the time, chose the land where"
"Medellín Medellín ( ; ), officially the Municipality of Medellín (), is the second-largest city in Colombia and the capital of the department of Antioquia. It is located in the Aburrá Valley, a central region of the Andes Mountains in South America. According to the National Administrative Department of Statistics, the city has an estimated population of 2.5 million . With its surrounding area that includes nine other cities, the metropolitan area of Medellín is the second-largest urban agglomeration in Colombia in terms of population and economy, with more than 3.7 million people. In 1616 the Spaniard Francisco Herrera Campuzano"
"Medellín, Spain Medellín () is a village in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, notable as both the birthplace of Hernán Cortés in 1485 and the site of the Battle of Medellín, during the Peninsular War. The second-largest city in Colombia, Medellín, was named in honour of the small village as well as Medellín, Veracruz in Mexico, two cities in Argentina, and Medellin, Cebu, in the Philippines. The city was named after the Roman general Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius, who founded it as a military base for his operations in western Iberia, during the Sertorian War. In Latin, it was"
"called ""Metellinum"". It has a population of 2,337 (2009) and an area of 65 km². <br> Medellín, Spain Medellín () is a village in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, notable as both the birthplace of Hernán Cortés in 1485 and the site of the Battle of Medellín, during the Peninsular War. The second-largest city in Colombia, Medellín, was named in honour of the small village as well as Medellín, Veracruz in Mexico, two cities in Argentina, and Medellin, Cebu, in the Philippines. The city was named after the Roman general Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius, who founded it as a"
"each year. Medellín has the biggest research-dedicated building in Colombia called University Research Building () a facility that concentrates the top research groups of the University of Antioquia. Medellín has 16 ""comunas"" (districts), 5 ""corregimientos"" (townships), and 271 ""barrios"" (neighborhoods). The metropolitan area of Medellín lies within the Aburrá valley at an elevation of above sea level and is bisected by the Medellín River (also called Porce), which flows northward. North of the valley are the towns of Bello, Copacabana, Girardota and Barbosa. To the south of the valley lie Itagüí, Envigado, Sabaneta, La Estrella and Caldas. The weather in"
"a former director of urban projects with a philosophy of using design and architecture to address some of the city's problems. Medellín is located in the Northwest region of Colombia near the equator with an elevation of and normally remains cooler than other cities with similar latitude due to its elevation. Because of Medellín’s proximity to the equator, its temperature is constant year round, with minimal temperature variations. Average annual rainfall in the Aburrá-Medellín valley is from and has a tropical climate with average temperatures from 20C to 24C (68-75F). Because of the springlike climate all year, Medellín is known"
"Medellín Metro The Medellín Metro (Spanish: ""Metro de Medellín"") is an urban train that crosses the Metropolitan Area of Medellín from North to South and from Centre to West. It first opened for service on 30 November 1995. As one of the first experiences of modern mass transportation in Colombia and the only metro system in the country, the Medellín Metro is a product of the urban planning of the Antioquia department of Colombia. The city of Medellín and its urban complex (ten cities in the Aburrá Valley) had a relatively recent industrial development that started in the 1930s. The"
"as 'La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera' or 'City of the Eternal Spring'. Aburrá-Medellin is the basin occupied by the Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley. There are 10 cities in the metropolitan area covering 1,250 km while the metropolitan area itself covers 1,156 km. The Medellín River is 104 km long at elevations from . Water resources that supply the Medellín River and subsequently the city of Medellín come from three particular sources: i) The Rio Grande basin and reservoir; ii) the Pantanillo (Reservoir La Fé) and; iii) La Mosca Creek from the reservoir Piedras Blancas. All together, these"
"The weather in Medellín is warm all year with rains in summer and autumn. Medellín Municipality, Veracruz Medellín Municipality is a municipality in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. It is located in central zone of Veracruz, about 100 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 370.14 km2. The municipality of Medellín is delimited to the north by Veracruz, to the north-east by Boca del Río, to the east by Alvarado, to the south by Tlalixcoyan and to the west by Jamapa. It produces principally maize, beans, green chile, rice, watermelon, mango and pineapple. In Medellín, in September"
"day. The average distance people usually ride in a single trip with public transit is 5.9 km, while 5% travel for over 12 km in a single direction. The Aburrá Valley contains 58% of the population of the Department of Antioquia, and 67% of the Aburrá Valley population lives in the city of Medellín. Of the inhabitants of Medellín, 61.3% were born in the city, 38% in other parts of Colombia and 0.3% in another country. According to the National Administrative Department of Statistics, Medellín had, by 2005, a population of 2,223,078 inhabitants, making it the second largest city in"
"results. Apart from fewer than expected negative results from the program, Medellín has become a successful example of good practice in urban water management. Medellín is located in the State of Antioquia and consists of two areas: the metropolitan area of the Aburrá Valley, which includes nine other communities and the city of Medellín. As of 2005, the area contributed 67% of the total GDP to the State of Antioquia, while Medellín alone contributed 55% to the state GDP of 14.7 billion. Colombia has a median value of 57 Gini coefficient indicating moderate income disparity. (""source: WRI Earthtrends, 2003"") The"
"Domingo. In these natural public spaces one can find viewpoints, pre-Hispanic roads, religious icons, culture and Antioquian traditions, bird watching, the most complete herbal living of Aburrá Valley and the remains of early settlers native of Medellín, among other attractions. Other parks in the city include North Park and Juan Pablo II Park. The Santa Fe Zoo, founded in 1960, has about 1,000 animals from Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Medellín is considered a top research city in medicine in Colombia, being an exponent of advanced surgical operations in the country and Latin America. Health clinics and dental centers in"
"This group also participates in other sectors of the city industry and is an active trader in the Colombian stock exchange. Medellín serves as headquarters for many national and multinational companies. Medellín's main economic products are steel, textiles, confections, food and beverage, agriculture (from its rural area), public services, chemical products, pharmaceuticals, refined oil, and flowers. Fashion is a major part of the economy and culture of the city. Medellín hosts Latin America's biggest fashion show, Colombiamoda. Aerolínea de Antioquia has its headquarters on the grounds of Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport in Medellín. West Caribbean Airways had its headquarters on"
"Communes of Medellín The urban area of Medellín, Colombia is divided into six zones, which in turn are divided into 16 communes. Communes are then divided into neighborhoods () and institutional areas. The city has 249 neighborhoods and 20 institutional areas. Institutional areas are large sectors with some neighborhood characteristics, but its populations are not permanent and lack housing. An example of an institutional area is a university campus. The rural areas of Medellín are divided into 5 corregimientos, these in turn are divided into villages. The districts San Antonio de Prado and San Cristóbal are the most populous districts"
"than that of a tropical climate. The city's average annual temperature is , and because of its proximity to the equator, its temperature is constant year round, with minimal temperature variations. Temperatures range from . Because of the pleasant springlike climate all year, Medellín is known as ""La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera"" or ""City of the Eternal Spring"". However, as the city is located in a valley and many of its districts are on slopes, temperatures can be slightly cooler on the surrounding mountains. Medellín is a city governed by a republican democratic system as stated in the Colombian"
"Medellín Cartel The Medellín Cartel () was a highly organized Colombian drug cartel originating in the city of Medellín, Colombia. The drug cartel operated throughout the 1970s and 1980s in Bolivia, Colombia, Panama, Central America, Peru, and the United States, as well as in Canada and Europe. At the height of its operations, the Medellín Cartel smuggled tons of cocaine each week into countries all over the world and brought in up to US$60 million daily in drug profits. For a time, the Medellín Cartel supplied at least 80% of the United States' cocaine market. In the late 1970s, illegal"
"erected a small indigenous village (""""poblado"""") known as ""Saint Lawrence of Aburrá"" (""San Lorenzo de Aburrá""), located in the present-day El Poblado commune. On 2 November 1675, the queen consort Mariana of Austria founded the ""Town of Our Lady of Candelaria of Medellín"" (""Villa de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Medellín"") in the Aná region, which today corresponds to the center of the city (east-central zone) and first describes the region as ""Medellín"". In 1826, the city was named the capital of the Department of Antioquia by the National Congress of the nascent Republic of Gran Colombia, comprised by"
"the public including approximately 40 museums, 21 public parks, 28 theaters, and several public libraries. The city also contains several National Monuments of Colombia. Most people in Medellín are Catholic, as reflected by Medellín's several churches and religious activities. Among the most representative churches are the Metropolitan Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the world built entirely in baked brick. There is also the Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria, which was the official cathedral until 1931, the Church of San Ignacio, Baroque on the outside and Colonial on inside, the Church of San José, the Church of San Antonio, which"
"present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama. After Colombia won its independence from Spain, Medellín became the capital of the Federal State of Antioquia until 1888, with the proclamation of the Colombian Constitution of 1886. During the 19th century, Medellín was a dynamic commercial center, first exporting gold, then producing and exporting coffee. At the beginning of the 21st century the city regained industrial dynamism, with the construction of the Medellín Metro commuter rail, liberalized development policies, improved security and improved education. Researchers at the Overseas Development Institute have lauded the city as a pioneer of a post-Washington consensus ""local development"
"Medellín located some 24 km away. The largest municipality of this region is Sonsón with a total area of 1,323 km² and the smallest one being the municipality of Argelia. The population in this region is distributed evenly between the urban and rural areas with 43% of the people living in the urban centers and 57% living in the countryside. Eastern Antioquia Eastern Antioquia () is subregion of the Colombian Department of Antioquia. The region consists of 23 municipalities. The region of Eastern Antioquia limits to the north with the Metropolitan Area of Medellín and with Northeastern Antioquia region. To"
"Medellín (EEVVM), the Medellín Bus stations, the General Hospital of Medellín, the health service enterprise ""Metrosalud"", the Metropolitan Institute of Technology (ITM), the Metro de Medellín, the Department for the Administration of the Medellín parks (Metroparques) and Metroseguridad. The municipality is divided into six zones: The urban zone, which is subdivided into 16 ""comunas"" (communes). The communues are further divided into 249 statistical neighborhoods. The remaining zones outside the urban zones comprise five ""corregimientos"" (townships). Further, the municipality belongs to the Medellín Metropolitan Area, which is made up of ten neighboring municipalities. The government of the city of Medellín is"
"International Poetry Festival of Medellín The International Poetry Festival of Medellín (Spanish:""Festival Internacional de Poesía de Medellín"") is an annual festival held in Medellín, the second-largest city of Colombia. It was founded in 1991. Medellín has a reputation for violence, and from its beginning the festival has attempted to offer an alternative. In 2006 the festival was one of the recipients of the Right Livelihood Award. The citation for the award explained that it was given ""…for showing how creativity, beauty, free expression and community can flourish amongst and overcome even deeply entrenched fear and violence."" The festival has also"
"Colombia, with over thirty thousand inhabitants each. Medellín is structured following the flow of the Medellín River, which runs from south to north. The six zones and 16 communes are the following: Communes of Medellín The urban area of Medellín, Colombia is divided into six zones, which in turn are divided into 16 communes. Communes are then divided into neighborhoods () and institutional areas. The city has 249 neighborhoods and 20 institutional areas. Institutional areas are large sectors with some neighborhood characteristics, but its populations are not permanent and lack housing. An example of an institutional area is a university"
"and the 2001 Copa América. In 2011, Medellín hosted the 15th IAAF Pan American Race Walking Cup. Athletes and teams from the countries in North, South, and Central American as well as the Caribbean Islands participated. In 2013, Medellín hosted the IAAF Pan American Junior Athletics Championships for track and field. Again, athletes and teams from the countries in North, South, and Central America as well as the Caribbean Islands participated. The junior athletes competed as a test trial for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics. Medellín bid to host the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics but was defeated by Buenos Aires"
"October 2016, there were 10 skyscrapers, 410 high-rises, 119 buildings under construction in Medellín, including 48 being planned. Other projects that the city has planned are extensions of the cities metro system to nearby suburbs such as Sabaneta. Currently under construction, the new project is set to open to the public soon. Medellín was awarded 2013 ""Innovative City of the Year"" by the Wall Street Journal on March 1 after beating out New York City and Tel Aviv. When Sergio Fajardo became Mayor of Medellín in 2004, the ""Medellín, Commitment of all the Citizens"" plan for the city was enacted."
"Medellin is of Spanish origin and refers to the village with the same name in the Badajoz province of Extremadura in Spain. Medellin became a municipality by royal decree of Queen Isabel II of Spain on September 9, 1881. Medellin was formerly part of Daanbantayan. As a town, it started with only 3 barangays, namely; Kawit and Buenavista on the west coast, and Tindog on the east coast. Kawit, being the biggest and most progressive barangay at that time, became the first seat of government. But because of its deep shore water, the area was prone to pirates. As a"
"won a Spanish literary award for its contribution to peace among other things. In 2011 the World Poetry Movement was founded in the context of the World Gathering of Directors from 37 International Poetry Festivals, held in Medellín. International Poetry Festival of Medellín The International Poetry Festival of Medellín (Spanish:""Festival Internacional de Poesía de Medellín"") is an annual festival held in Medellín, the second-largest city of Colombia. It was founded in 1991. Medellín has a reputation for violence, and from its beginning the festival has attempted to offer an alternative. In 2006 the festival was one of the recipients of"
"Medellín Metropolitan Theatre The José Gutiérrez Gómez Medellín Metropolitan Theatre is the most important and biggest theater in Medellín, Colombia. Several years after the Junín and Bolívar Theatres became unsuitable, the need for a location that offered better acoustics than the Pablo Tobón Uribe Theatre was clear. The Medellín Metropolitan Theatre, located in downtown Medellin, was opened in 1987. It is one of the main stages of the city, offering a varied programme throughout the year. It has a capacity of 1,634 and has space for schools and rehearsals. The theatre is the headquarters of the Medellín Polyphonic Research Institute"
"El Poblado El Poblado is the 14th commune in the metropolitan area of the city of Medellín, Colombia. According to a 2005 census the population was 94,704, distributed among its land area of 23 km, and by the year 2015, it had a population of 128,839. The comuna consists of 24 barrios, and is located in the south-east of the city. Its western boundary with the comuna of Guayabal runs along the Medellín River; to the south, it borders the city of Envigado, to the east, the township of Santa Elena, and to the north, the comunas of La Candelaria"
"and the Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra. Medellín Metropolitan Theatre The José Gutiérrez Gómez Medellín Metropolitan Theatre is the most important and biggest theater in Medellín, Colombia. Several years after the Junín and Bolívar Theatres became unsuitable, the need for a location that offered better acoustics than the Pablo Tobón Uribe Theatre was clear. The Medellín Metropolitan Theatre, located in downtown Medellin, was opened in 1987. It is one of the main stages of the city, offering a varied programme throughout the year. It has a capacity of 1,634 and has space for schools and rehearsals. The theatre is the headquarters of"
"cycleway, such as outdoor community Yoga and Zumba sessions. Envigado Envigado () is a town southeast of Medellin, Colombia which belongs to the department of Antioquia. It is located in the southern region of the Aburrá Valley and is a part of The Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley. Itborders north with El Poblado, Medellín, south with Sabaneta, east with El Retiro and Caldas, and west with Itagüí. Even though today the Aburrá Valley has one of the lowest homicide rates in Colombia, 6 for every 100,000 people, it is still widely recognized for being the hometown of the notorious"
"Medellín Municipality, Veracruz Medellín Municipality is a municipality in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. It is located in central zone of Veracruz, about 100 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 370.14 km2. The municipality of Medellín is delimited to the north by Veracruz, to the north-east by Boca del Río, to the east by Alvarado, to the south by Tlalixcoyan and to the west by Jamapa. It produces principally maize, beans, green chile, rice, watermelon, mango and pineapple. In Medellín, in September takes place the celebration in honor to San Miguel Arcangel, Patron of the town."
"corporate business destination in South America, and won the Verónica Rudge Urbanism Award conferred by Harvard University to the Urban Development Enterprise, mainly due to the North-Western Integral Development Project in the city. In September 2013, the United Nations ratified Colombia's petition to host UN-Habitat's 7th World Urban Forum in Medellín, from April 5–11, 2014. The most recent survey on the global status of the Smart Cities by Indra Sistemas catalogs Medellín as one of the best cities to live in South America, sharing first place with Santiago de Chile, and alongside Barcelona and Lisbon in Europe. Medellín won the"