Barbosa, Antioquia facts for kids
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Barbosa, Antioquia
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Location of the municipality and town of Barbosa, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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 Barbosa, Antioquia
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| • Municipality and town | 205.7 km2 (79.4 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 2.79 km2 (1.08 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 54,347 | ||
| • Density | 264.21/km2 (684.29/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 23,921 | ||
| • Urban density | 8,574/km2 (22,210/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Climate | Af | ||
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Barbosa is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Situated 39 km from Medellín's downtown, it is one of the municipalities of The Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley. It is known as the Gateway to the Northeast, famous for its lakes and streams. A traditional Pineapple Festival is held there in December. The Train Festival takes place in August in the district of El Hatillo.
See also
In Spanish: Barbosa (Antioquia) para niños
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