Envigado

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Envigado
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Location of the municipality and town of Envigado in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Envigado
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 6°10′N 75°34′W / 6.167°N 75.567°W / 6.167; -75.567
Country  Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
Founded 1775
Government
 • Mayor Hector Londoño Restrepo
Area
 • City 78.78 km2 (30.42 sq mi)
Elevation 1,675 m (5,495 ft)
Population (2012)
 • City 199,276
 • Density 2,500/km2 (6,600/sq mi)
 • Metro 3,312,165
Demonym Envigadeño
Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 57 + 4
Website Official website (Spanish)

Envigado (Spanish pronunciation: [embiˈɣaðo]) is a city of Colombia in the department of Antioquia, located at the south of the Aburrá Valley and belonging to The Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley. It has limits at its north with El Poblado, Medellín; at its south with Sabaneta; at its east with El Retiro and Caldas and at west with Itagüí. The origin of its name is unknown, but some researchers associated it with "beam" (viga in Spanish). It is also the city of the Colombian philosopher Fernando González. His house, Otraparte, is today a cultural center and museum dedicated to his memory and works.

Envigado is also famous for keeping the paisa traditions and architecture, one of the best standard of living in Colombia and for its promising football team: Envigado Futbol Club.

Demographics

Envigado neighborhoods.

The population at the 1993 census was 115,484; in 2005 it had a population of 175,337 inhabitants.

History

Founded in 1775, Envigado was declared a municipality in 1814. Its name comes from the large trees that were once found there and which were used for the rafters (vigas) in constructing houses.

Economy

The principal economic activity is manufacturing: Envigado boasts a great and modern industry. Among the most outstanding locally-based companies is the Renault-Toyota assembly plant Sofasa. In addition, Envigado hosts the headquarters of Almacenes Exito, the largest chain of supermarkets of Colombia, particularly for textiles, soaps and perfumes.

Sports

Envigado is home to a football (soccer) team called Envigado Fútbol Club which plays in the Colombian first division.

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    Capital: Medellín

    Coordinates: 6°10′N 75°34′W / 6.167°N 75.567°W / 6.167; -75.567

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