La Candelaria | |
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Locality of Bogotá | |
![]() Location of the locality in the city of Bogotá |
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![]() Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá |
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Country |
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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