Puente Aranda

The district covers 1,731 hectares of urban territory, accommodating 231,090 residents with a network of streets, schools, and commercial establishments.

The area takes its name from a 16th-century bridge on the hacienda owned by Juan Aranda over the Chinúa River, now known as San Francisco River.

The district maintains 270 parks and 15 educational centers, fostering community interactions among its middle-class and working-class population.

Multiple bus lines connect through major arteries like Avenida de Las Américas and Avenida Carrera 68, facilitating transportation across the locality.

Located at 2,600 meters above sea level, this locality transformed from wetlands into an industrial center with manufacturing operations and residential neighborhoods.

Location: Bogotá

Elevation above the sea: 2,600 m

Website: http://puentearanda.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 4.61250,-74.10667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35