About Barranquilla
Barranquilla has existed as a municipality since 1813 and serves as the capital district of the Atlántico Department in Colombia. Situated at an elevation of 18 meters, the city occupies an area of 154 square kilometers near both the Caribbean Sea and the Magdalena River. As of 2023, the population reached 1,326,588 residents. Infrastructure in the area includes the Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, which serves as the primary gateway for air travel. Educational facilities include the Universidad del Norte and the University of Atlántico, while transit and local geography are defined by the presence of the Laureano Gómez bridge and the Pumarejo bridge.
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