La Candelaria, Bogotá
La Candelaria | |
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Location of the locality in the city of Bogotá | |
Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá | |
| Coordinates: 4°35′30″N 74°04′27″W / 4.591722°N 74.074130°W | |
| Country | Colombia |
| City | Bogotá D.C. |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.06 km2 (0.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,600 m (8,500 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
• Total | 22,115 |
| • Density | 11,000/km2 (28,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Website | Official website |
La Candelaria is the 17th locality of Bogotá, Colombia. It is a historic neighborhood located in the city's downtown area, similar to the Old City in other cities. The architecture in La Candelaria features Spanish Colonial Baroque, and art deco styles. The locality is home to several universities, libraries, and museums.
La Candelaria encompasses the neighborhoods of La Catedral, La Concordia, Las Aguas, Centro Administrativo, Egipto, Belén, San Francisco Rural, Nueva Santa Fe and Santa Bárbara. The area was the site of the Bogotá's founding on August 6, 1538, and it includes the historic center of Bogotá. Today, it serves as an important tourist, educational, and commercial hub.