Kennedy, Administrative locality in southwestern Bogotá, Colombia.
Kennedy encompasses 38.59 square kilometers of urban area bordered by the Fucha River, Tunjuelo River, and Bogotá River at 2,600 meters elevation.
The locality changed its name from Ciudad Techo to Kennedy in 1963 following John F. Kennedy's visit to Bogotá and his support for development initiatives.
The Plazoleta de Banderas displays flags from different American nations, representing international connections within this densely populated district of Bogotá.
TransMilenio mass transit system connects Kennedy through multiple stations along Avenida de Las Américas, facilitating transportation across the southwestern section of Bogotá.
Central de Abastos, located within Kennedy, functions as a major food distribution center where vendors supply products to restaurants and households throughout Bogotá.
Location: Bogotá
Elevation above the sea: 2,600 m
Website: http://kennedy.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 4.64361,-74.15333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:15
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