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Chapinero | |
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Coordinates: 4°38′45″N 74°03′48″W / 4.64583°N 74.06333°W | |
Country | Colombia |
City | Bogotá D.C. |
Neighbourhoods | List
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Area | |
• Total | 38.15 km2 (14.73 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,600 m (8,500 ft) |
Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 166,000 |
• Density | 4,400/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
Website | chapinero.gov.co |
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Chapinero is the 2nd locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located in the north of the city and is one of the more affluent districts of the city. This district is mostly inhabited by upper-class residents. The boundaries are Calle 39 in the south, Avenida Caracas in the west, Calle 100 in the north and the Eastern Hills in the east.
The Central Business District (CBD) is located between Calle 72 (traditionally known as the Financial District) in the south and Calle 100 in the north. Chapinero hosts several important leisure, dining and nightlife areas of the city. The locality covers 3,899 hectares (9,630 acres). 35.1% is considered urban area, 23.1% unbuilt area; 20.4% residential area and 21.2% protected rural area.[3]