Belllo, Municipality in Aburrá Valley, Colombia
The municipality of Bello lies between the Occidental and Central Cordilleras of the Andes mountains at 1310 meters above sea level in Antioquia Department.
Originally named Hato Viejo during its establishment in 1676, the municipality received its current name in recognition of Latin American intellectual Andrés Bello.
The territory reflects the influence of indigenous farmers and Spanish colonizers through religious structures like the chapels of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá and Rosary.
The urban area contains 82 neighborhoods distributed across 12 communes, with a comprehensive network of healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and telecommunications infrastructure.
The municipality maintains a substantial textile manufacturing industry and brush production facilities while integrating with the larger industrial complex of Medellín.
Location: Aburrá Valley
Inception: 1676
Capital city: Bello
Elevation above the sea: 1,310 m
Website: http://bello.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 6.33194,-75.55806
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:56
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