City of Barranquilla in Colombia

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Basic Facts

Currency – Colombian Pesos
Departament -  Atlántico
Region – Caribe  
Weather – Tropical
Location 10°59′16″N 74°47′20″O / 10.98778, -74.78889
Altitude between 4 y 98 meters above sea level 
Distance from the capital Bogotá 948 km
Distance from the coast about 10 km 
Surface area 166 km² 
First Occupied 1629 - Incorporation of village: 7 April 1813
Population 1,400,000 (approx)
Main language – Spanish
Time zone (UTC-5) 
Area Code for calling -  5   (International dialling code for Colombia 57)
Mayor 2008 - Alejandro Char
Main Festivals 7 de abril (Official foundation of the town) and Barranquilla Carnaval
Website for local goverment  www.barranquilla.gov.co