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Barrios Unidos
Barrios Unidos
Locality of Bogotá
	Location of the locality in the city of Bogotá
	Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá
	Coordinates: 4°40′43″N 74°04′43″W / 4.67861°N 74.07861°W
Country	Colombia
City	Bogotá D.C.
Area
• Total	11.9 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Elevation	2,600 m (8,500 ft)
Population (2007)
• Total	230,066
• Density	19,000/km2 (50,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Website	Official website

Barrios Unidos is the 12th locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located to the northwest of the city, and is mostly inhabited by middle class residents. Barrios Unidos is completely urban, with some light industry and major commercial areas.

Geography edit

Barrios Unidos borders

North: Calle 100, bordering the locality of Suba
South: Calle 63, bordering the locality of Teusaquillo
East: Autopista Norte and Avenida Caracas, bordering the locality of Chapinero
West: Avenida Carrera 68, bordering the locality of Engativá

Hydrology edit

Several rivers from the Salitre system pass through Barrios Unidos, including the Salitre River.

Topography edit

Barrios Unidos is relatively flat, located on the Bogotá savanna.

Transportation edit

In addition to the avenues that border the locality, the principal roads that serve it are: Avenida 80, Avenida Calle 68, Avenida NQS, and Carrera 24. Calle 80 and Avenida NQS both have lines of the TransMilenio system.

Economy edit

Small-scale industry thrives in the area, and it is home to Bogotá's leather, furniture, and footwear districts. Factory direct storefronts are common throughout the locality. Specialty warehouses also exist, primarily focusing on autoparts.