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Barbosa is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Situated 39 km from the city of Medellín, it is one of the municipalities of the Metropolitan Area of Medellín. It is known as the Gateway to the Northeast, famous for its lakes and streams. A traditional Pineapple Festival is held there in December. The Train Festival takes place in August in the district of El Hatillo.
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Coordinates: 6.439° N 75.333° W