Antonio Nariño, Bogotá
locality of the Capital District of Bogotá, Colombia
Antonio Nariño is the 15th locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located in the central part of the city. This district is mostly inhabited by middle class residents. The locality is named after an early Colombian leader, Antonio Nariño, who is often referred to as the precursor to the presidency.
General information
Borders
North: Autopista Sur, Calle 8 Sur and Avenida Primera, with the localities of Puente Aranda and Los Mártires
South: Avenida Primero de Mayo, with the locality of Rafael Uribe Uribe
East: Carrera 10ª, with the locality of San Cristóbal
West: Calle 44 Sur, with the locality of Tunjuelito
Hydrology
The locality had several rivers that have been transformed into canals flowing into the Fucha River. It has several parks. There is one major commercial sector in the Restrepo neighborhood, with the balance of the locality consisting of residential areas with small stores and churches.
Topography
The topography of the locality is mainly flat, as it is located on the Bogotá savanna.
Transportation
The mass transport system of Bogotá, TransMilenio, runs on Avenida Caracas (Restrepo and Fucha stations) and Autopista Sur. Other buses serve Avenida Primera, Primero de Mayo, and Carrera 10.
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