Los Mártires, Administrative district in central Bogotá, Colombia.
Los Mártires spans 651 hectares at 2600 meters elevation, containing 47 parks and multiple commercial zones within its urban boundaries.
The district received its name to commemorate the independence fighters who lost their lives during Colombia's struggle against Spanish rule in the 19th century.
The locality integrates eight educational institutions, numerous retail spaces, and community centers that serve its 99,792 inhabitants across different neighborhoods.
The area connects to Bogotá's transportation network through TransMilenio stations along Avenida Caracas and Calle 13, including the Avenida Jiménez transfer point.
An obelisk erected in 1850 stands in Los Mártires Park, marking the execution site of independence figures like Policarpa Salavarrieta and Camilo Torres Tenorio.
Location: Bogotá
Elevation above the sea: 2,600 m
Website: http://www.martires.gov.co
Website: http://martires.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 4.60444,-74.09000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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