Los Mártires
Los Mártires | |
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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°36′16″N 74°05′24″W / 4.60444°N 74.09000°W | |
| Country | Colombia |
| City | Bogotá D.C. |
| Neighbourhoods | List |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.51 km2 (2.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,600 m (8,500 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
• Total | 94,944 |
| • Density | 15,000/km2 (38,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Website | Official website |
Los Mártires (Spanish for "The Martyrs") is the 14th locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located near the city's downtown to its west. This district is mostly inhabited by lower middle and working class residents. It takes its name in honor of those who died during the war for independence from Spain. It is completely urbanized, save for its parks and the banks of its rivers.