Los Mártires

Los Mártires (Spanish for "The Martyrs") is the 14th locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located near the city's downtown to its west. This district is mostly inhabited by lower middle and working class residents. It takes its name in honor of those who died during the war for independence from Spain. It is completely urbanized, save for its parks and the banks of its rivers.

Los Mártires
Locality of Bogotá
Location of the locality in the city of Bogotá
Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá
Coordinates: 4°36′16″N 74°05′24″W
Country Colombia
CityBogotá D.C.
Neighbourhoods
List
  • Santa Isabel (Bogotá)
Area
 • Total6.51 km2 (2.51 sq mi)
Elevation
2,600 m (8,500 ft)
Population
 (2007)[1]
 • Total94,944
 • Density15,000/km2 (38,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
WebsiteOfficial website

General information

Borders

Hydrology

The Fucha River runs through the locality.

Topography

Los Mártires is relatively flat due to its location on the Bogotá savanna. It slopes slightly upward to the west.

Transportation

The locality is served by the Avenida Caracas and Calle 13 lines of the TransMilenio system, including the Avenida Jiménez transfer station.

History
Los Mártires Park

In the area that is now Los Mártires Park Policarpa Salavarrieta, María Antonia Santos Plata, Mercedes Ábrego, Camilo Torres Tenorio, and Antonio José de Caldas died. In 1850, an obelisk was erected in their memory.

Neighborhoods

The following neighborhoods form part of the locality: Santa Isabel, Ciudad Montes, Eduardo Santos and Paloquemao

References
  1. (in Spanish) Population 2007 - DANE
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