Medellín

Medellín is the second largest city in . It has 2.62 million residents and is the capital of the department of . It's set in a valley running south to north and just a one-hour flight from .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín.

Aerodrome
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Olaya Herrera Airport is an airport located in , , that serves regional and domestic flights. Additionally, the airport is used by general aviation and features several hangars for charters.

Church
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The , officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, is a Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception.

Museum
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The Museum of Modern Art of Medellín is a museum of modern art in the city of . It was founded in 1978. Many artworks by Débora Arango, who was born in Medellín, are part of the museum's collection.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include El Poblado and Doce de Octubre.

Suburb
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is the 14th commune in the metropolitan area of the city of , . According to a 2005 census the population was 94,704, distributed among its land area of 23 km2, and by the year 2015, it had a population of 128,839. is situated 6 km south of Medellín.

Suburb
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is a suburb, which is situated 5 km north of Medellín.

Medellín

Latitude
6.25° or 6° 15′ north
Longitude
-75.5833° or 75° 35′ west
Population
2,570,000
Elevation
1,475 metres (4,839 feet)
Open location code
67R67C28+2M
Geo­Names ID
3674954
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