Envigado facts for kids
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Envigado
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Location of the municipality and town of Envigado in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| Founded | 1775 | ||
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| • Municipality and city | 78.78 km2 (30.42 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 13.02 km2 (5.03 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,675 m (5,495 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality and city | 228,848 | ||
| • Density | 2,904.90/km2 (7,523.7/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 215,766 | ||
| • Urban density | 16,572/km2 (42,921/sq mi) | ||
| • Metro | 3,312,165 | ||
| Demonym(s) | Envigadeño | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Area code(s) | 57 + 4 | ||
| Website | [1] | ||
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Envigado is a city and municipality in Colombia. It's located just south of Medellín in the Antioquia region. It's part of the larger Aburrá Valley area. Envigado shares borders with other towns like Medellín, Sabaneta, El Retiro, Caldas, and Itagüí.
Envigado is famous for keeping the traditions of the Paisa Region alive. It's also known for its beautiful architecture. The city has one of the best living standards in Colombia. A magazine called Semana even said it has the lowest rate of people needing basic things.
In the past, Envigado was connected to Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel. However, today the Aburrá Valley has one of the lowest crime rates in Colombia. This means it's a very safe place to live.
Envigado is the hometown of Fernando González. He was a famous Colombian writer and philosopher. His house, called Otraparte, is now a cultural center and museum. It helps people remember his life and works.
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People of Envigado
In 1993, the population of Envigado was about 115,484 people. By 2012, it grew to 199,276 people. In 2013, experts estimated that Envigado had about 212,437 residents.
People from Envigado are called "Envigadeño."
History of Envigado
Envigado was founded in 1775. It officially became a municipality in 1814. The main founders were José Antonio Isaza y Atuesta, Lucas de Ochoa y Tirado, and Vicente Restrepo.
Some people believe the name "Envigado" comes from the large trees that used to grow there. These trees were used to make vigas, which are wooden beams for building houses.
Spanish explorers first arrived in the Aburrá Valley in 1541. They left after a month to look for gold. But they came back about 90 years later, in the early 1600s, and stayed.
For about 150 years, wealthy Spanish families lived in the countryside of Envigado. They had big homes and produced food for the Antioquia region.
The city part of Envigado started to grow after 1775. This happened when the Santa Gertrudis Parish was created. This area is now known as "El Parque de Envigado," the city center.
On July 10, 2016, Envigado joined the Metropolitan Area. This group includes nine other nearby municipalities. These are Caldas, La Estrella, Sabaneta, Itagüí, Medellín, Bello, Copacabana, Girardota, and Barbosa.
Economy of Envigado
Making things in factories is the main economic activity in Envigado. This includes the Sofasa plant, which assembles Renault and Toyota cars.
Envigado is also home to the main offices of Almacenes Exito. This is Colombia's largest chain of supermarkets. They sell many things, especially clothes, soaps, and perfumes.
Sports in Envigado
Envigado has its own professional football (soccer) team. It's called Envigado Fútbol Club. The team plays in Colombia's top football league.
Inder Envigado
Inder Envigado is an important organization in the city. It's the Institute of Sports, Recreation, and Good Use of Free Time. It was created in 1998.
Its goal is to offer sports and fun activities to the community. This helps people in Envigado grow and develop.
Inder Envigado has many sports places. These include the Envigado Recreational Park and the Polideportivo Sur de Envigado. The Polideportivo Sur has many courts and even a BMX track. This track was used by Mariana Pajón, an Olympic gold medalist, for her early training.
One of Inder's popular projects is Envigado's cycleway. Every Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., a main street called La Avenida del Poblado is closed to cars. It's opened only for people to run, bike, skate, and walk. Inder also offers free activities there, like outdoor Yoga and Zumba classes.
See also
In Spanish: Envigado para niños
