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 .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and Medellín Museum of Modern Art.

Aerodrome
Photo: SajoR, Public domain.
Olaya Herrera Airport is an airport located…

Museum
The Museum of Modern Art of Medellín is a museum of modern art in the city of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include El Poblado and Doce de Octubre.

Suburb
is the 14th commune in the metropolitan area of the city of , . is situated 6 km south of Medellín.

Suburb
Photo: Albeiror24, Public domain.
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
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Libertadores and Barrio Naranjal.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Plaza de Toros La Macarena and Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex.

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