Bello, Antioquia
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| Coordinates: 6°20′N 75°34′W / 6.333°N 75.567°W | |||
| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Antioquia Department | ||
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| • Total | 142.35 km2 (54.96 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2005) | |||
| • Total | 371,973 | ||
| • Density | 2,496/km2 (6,460/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) | ||
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Bello is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia and is a suburb of Medellín, the department capital. Bello is part of the Metropolitan Area of Medellín.
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[edit] Demographics
The city has a population of 359,404 making it the second largest city in the Antioquia Department after Medellín. Bello has a population density of 2496 per km. Bello is also one of several municipalities that make up part of the metropolitan area around Medellín.
[edit] History
Meaning "the Beautiful one" in English, Bello was founded in 1679 as "Hato Viejo" to later change its name in honor to Andrés Bello becoming a city in 1913. The city is also known as the "City of Artists" in Colombia. Its current mayor is Oscar Andres Perez.
[edit] Geography
Bello is located next to Medellín at its northern border in the Valley of Aburra. The climate is warm and is affected by gentle winds throughout the year.
[edit] Sports
The town has a football (soccer) team, Atlético Bello that plays in the Colombian Professional Second Division (Primera B).
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Coordinates: 6°20′N 75°34′W / 6.333°N 75.567°W
