Barbosa, Antioquia
Municipality and town
Flag of Barbosa, Antioquia
Official seal of Barbosa, Antioquia
Location of the municipality and town of Barbosa, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of Barbosa, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Barbosa, Antioquia is located in Colombia
Barbosa, Antioquia
Barbosa, Antioquia
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 6°26′20.4″N 75°19′58.8″W / 6.439000°N 75.333000°W / 6.439000; -75.333000
Country Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
Area
  Municipality and town205.7 km2 (79.4 sq mi)
  Urban
2.79 km2 (1.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 est.)[1]
  Municipality and town54,347
  Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)
  Urban
23,921
  Urban density8,600/km2 (22,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
ClimateAf

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. The population was estimated to be 54,347 in 2020. It is known as the Gateway to the Northeast, famous for its lakes and streams. A traditional Pineapple Festival is held here in December and a Train Festival in the district of El Hatillo in August.

References

  1. Citypopulation.de Population of Barbosa municipality

6°26′20″N 75°19′59″W / 6.439°N 75.333°W / 6.439; -75.333


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