Bello, Antioquia

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Location of the municipality of Bello in Antioquia Department.
Location of the municipality of Bello in Antioquia Department.
Coat of arms of Bello
Coat of arms of Bello

Bello is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia and is a suburb of Medellín, the department capital. Bello is part of the Metropolitan Area of Medellín.

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[edit] Demographics

The city has a population of 359,404 making it the second largest city in the Antioquia Department after Medellín. Bello has a population density of 2496 per km. Bello is also one of several municipalities that make up part of the metropolitan area around Medellín.

[edit] History

Meaning "Beautiful" in English, Bello was founded in 1679 and became a city in 1913. The city is also known as the "City of Artists" in Colombia. Its current mayor is Oscar Andres Perez.

[edit] Geography

Bello is located next to Medellín at its northern border in the Valley of Aburra. The climate is warm and is affected by gentle winds throughout the year.

[edit] Sports

The town has a football (soccer) team, Atlético Bello that plays in the Colombian Professional Second Division (Primera B).

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Coordinates: 6°20′N, 75°34′W