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La Candelaria

La Candelaria
Locality of Bogotá
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Location of the locality in the city of Bogotá
Location of the locality in the city of Bogotá
Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá
Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá
Country  Colombia
City Bogotá D.C.
Area
 • Total 2.06 km2 (0.80 sq mi)
Elevation 2,600 m (8,500 ft)
Population (2007)
 • Total 22,115
 • Density 11,000/km2 (28,000/sq mi)
Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)
Website Official website

La Candelaria is a historic neighborhood in downtown Bogotá, Colombia. It is the equivalent to the Old City in other cities. The architecture of the old houses, churches and buildings has Spanish Colonial, Baroque and art deco styles. It houses several universities, libraries and museums.

Coordinates: 4°35′30″N 74°04′27″W / 4.591722°N 74.074130°W / 4.591722; -74.074130


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