Envigado

Colombian municipality of the department of Antioquia

Envigado (pronounced IPA: [ˈeŋβ̞iɡað̞o]) is a Colombian municipality in the northwestern part of the country and part of the Metropolitan Area of Medellín of the Antioquia Department.

Envigado
Flag of Envigado
Official seal of Envigado
Nickname(s): 
City of ceibas and doves
Location of the city (urban in red) and municipality (dark gray) of Envigado in Antioquia Department.
Location of the city (urban in red) and municipality (dark gray) of Envigado in Antioquia Department.
Coordinates: 6°09′N 75°36′W / 6.150°N 75.600°W / 6.150; -75.600
DepartamentoAntioquia
RegionValle de Aburrá
Government
 • MayorJosé Diego Gallo Riaño
Area
 • Total50 km2 (20 sq mi)
Elevation
1,575 m (5,167 ft)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total175,240[1]
 • Density3,504.8/km2 (9,077/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5
WebsiteGovernment of Envigado official website
Envigado municipal council.

References change

  1. DANE (ed.). "Perfil Envigado - Antioquia" (PDF) (in Spanish). Retrieved 2009-10-29.