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08002057 + 5(2006)0.821 – highWebsite(in Spanish)Barranquilla ( American Spanish: ( )) is the capital district of in Colombia. It is located near the and is the largest city and second port in the northern; as of 2018 it had a population of 1,232,766, making it after, and.Barranquilla lies strategically next to the delta of the, 7.5 kilometres (4.7 miles) (originally 25 kilometres (16 miles) before rapid urban growth) from its mouth at the Caribbean Sea, serving as a port for river and maritime transportation within Colombia. It is also the main industrial, shopping, educational and cultural center of the Caribbean Region of Colombia. The city is the core of the, which also includes the municipalities of, and.Barranquilla was legally established as a town on April 7, 1813, although it dates from at least 1629. It grew into an important port, serving as a haven for immigrants from Europe, especially during and immediately following World War I and World War II, when waves of additional immigrants from the Middle East and Asia arrived. Barranquilla became Colombia's principal port, and with its level of industrialization and modernity earned the city the nickname 'Colombia's Golden Gate' (Spanish: La Puerta de Oro de Colombia). In the 1940s, Barranquilla was the second-largest city in Colombia and one of the most modern cities in the Caribbean and in South America; later local administrations, due to widespread corruption in their ranks, brought about a decline in the standard of living.

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As government investment increased in other Colombian cities, Barranquilla's national position was eclipsed.The city is home to one of the most important folk and cultural festivals of Colombia, the, which was declared a National Cultural Heritage by the in 2001 and recognized by in 2003., built in Barranquilla in 1919, was the first airport in South America. The city is served by domestic and international flights.

Flag of Barranquilla FlagIn 1811, the patriots who won the Independence of the Cartagenas adopted the current flag. It consists of three rectangles, red being the outermost, then yellow, and green in the center. Red symbolizes the blood of patriots; yellow, the sun of freedom and hope; and green, a proud home. In the centre, there is an eight-pointed silver star which symbolizes the eight provinces of the confederacy. The flag was carried by during the campaign of Lower Magdalena in 1812.

In 1814, the Congress of Tunja adopted it as the emblem of the. In 1910, the Council approved the flag for Barranquilla. 99.0129,75653Malambo119.289328.35.26838Total5201.821.5172,000,0123.846——Census 2005, 2014 estimates by – Official municipal websitesDefense Barranquilla is home to the First Division of the, formed in part by the Second Mechanised Brigade, which consists of the No.

4 Battalion Mechanized Infantry Battalion. 2 Military Police Battalion. 2 Support Services, and other units. In the nearby town of Malambo is located the No.3 Air Combat Command (Cacom 3) of the, which is responsible for ensuring the constitutional order and to exercise national sovereignty over air operations and whose jurisdiction comprises the mainland north of Colombia, the island area of the and Colombian territorial waters in the Caribbean Sea. Population by place of birthBirth and death In 2007 there were 29,900 births in Barranquilla, which was a sharp decrease compared to 32,108 in 2006. Deaths in 2007 were 4,310 in the city, which shows a decrease compared to 5,938 in 2006.

Barranquilla men have a life expectancy at birth of 72.07 years and women 77.71 years, much like the national average (74.0).The infant mortality rate of 17.7 for every thousand children born is well below the national average (26). The government aims to lower it to 15, and in children under five years from 20.7 to 18.

Crime and security. Bocas de Ceniza.is the mouth of the Magdalena River in the Caribbean Sea. Its importance lies in accessing the port of Barranquilla.

Occasionally trips are organized on river barges that depart from Las Flores to Bocas de Ceniza. There are also special excursions made by small boats along the river, enjoying the local restaurants and touring the nearby swamps.The Port of Puerto ColombiaBuilt in 1893 by the Barranquilla Railway & Pier Company under the direction of Cuban engineer Francisco Javier Cisneros, the pier in the neighboring municipality of Puerto Colombia was once one of the longest in the world. Thousands of immigrants came into the country in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries at this port. In 2008 it was partially closed due to its progressive degradation.

On March 7, 2009 it suffered the collapse of the final 200 meters of its structure because of strong winds, forcing its complete closure and evacuation of the inhabitants of the area. Despite having been declared a National Monument in 1998, no restoration work has ever been done. Because of the latest tragedy, the local government is developing a strategy to rebuild it. Barranquilla Zoo. Port of Barranquillawas built in Barranquilla in 1919, becoming South America's first. The city is served by domestic and international flights.Pumarejo Bridge over the Magdalena River is one of the most prominent civil engineering works in the city, and the longest in Colombia at just over 1.5 km (0.9 mi). The traffic in the city and its metropolitan area is governed from 2009 by the Ministry for Mobility.In 2001, the district administration started developing metropolitan mass transit system.

This transport system uses articulated buses traveling on exclusive lanes and stations where passengers board on. In 2015 the system was used by about 110000 people daily. A line is currently in the planning stages.In 2010, the taxis operate a minimum charge of COP 4300 (US$2.17) for a distance of up to 3.5 km (2.2 mi). To cover distance races over the minimum, the fee is negotiated directly with the driver and can reach up to COP 20,000 (US$11.4) depending on the distance covered. Taxi service can also be contracted by the hour, COP 15,000 (US$7.58).

Several private companies provide taxi service in the city, which can be ordered by telephone for safety. In 2015, began operating in the city.Bus and minibus fares vary depending on model and amenities such as air conditioning. Prices are visible in the windshield of the vehicle and range from COP 1,300 to COP 1,500. Bus transportation is very common among locals.In the municipality of Soledad, south of the city, is the Metropolitan Transportation Terminal in Barranquilla, from which one can travel by land to major domestic destinations and Venezuela.Barranquilla has a major sea and river port, third largest by cargo volume in the country.

The waterborne terminal is managed, operated and marketed by the private Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Barranquilla. Traffic through the port of Barranquilla is regulated by the Captain of the Port of Barranquilla,which is responsible for the direction, coordination and control of maritime activities such as arrivals, departures, status of ships, safety, licensing, advertisements, among others. Barranquilla Public Transportation Statistics The average amount of time people spend commuting with public transit in Barranquilla, for example to and from work, on a weekday is 77 min. 17% of public transit riders, ride for more than 2 hours every day. The average amount of time people wait at a stop or station for public transit is 15 min, while 20% of riders wait for over 20 minutes on average every 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.

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Torres de telecomunicaciones Television From 1986, the Colombian Caribbean Coast has the regional television, which has its operational headquarters in the city. In addition, Barranquilla operate local television channels TB3 (cable) Channel 23 at the Autonomous University of the Caribbean ( open signal) and the five national television channels (, and ). The Canal Universitario Nacional Jerusalem TV (Channel LUZ) is also transmitted from Barranquilla.Radio Barranquilla transmits various AM and FM stations, both local and national, which keep the public informed and provide a varied musical program. Of particular note is. Press The city's two main newspapers are and La Libertad. Other dailies include newspapers of nationwide distribution, such as 's. Notable people.