How much do you know about Barranquilla

Barranquilla is the capital of the Atlántico department in Colombia.
It is located on the western bank of the Magdalena River, 7.5 km from its mouth in the Caribbean Sea.
It was constitutionally organized as a special, industrial, and port district in 1993.
Barranquilla is the main economic center of the Caribbean region of Colombia, with a focus on commerce and industry.
The city was established in the 17th century and played a strategic and economic role in the navigation of the Magdalena River in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Barranquilla became a refuge for immigrants from Spain, Germany, Italy, France, and the Middle East in the late 19th century, making it a culturally diverse and modern city.
The population of Barranquilla is 1,274,250 people, making it the fourth most populous city in Colombia.
Barranquilla is known for producing many prominent figures in the arts and culture of Colombia.
The city hosts the famous Barranquilla Carnival, declared a National Cultural Heritage by the Colombian Congress in 2001 and an Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2003.
Barranquilla has been designated as the American Capital of Culture in 2013 and will host the 2027 Pan American Games.
Barranquilla was not attractive to the Spanish during the colonial period due to the lack of natural resources.
In the second half of the 19th century, Barranquilla became an important commercial port due to the steam navigation on the Magdalena River.
In 1857, Barranquilla became a city and the capital of the province of Sabanilla.
The construction of the Bolivar Railway in 1871 marked the end of the use of the Piña Canal as a means of transportation between Barranquilla and Sabanilla.
Barranquilla experienced progress in the late 19th century with the establishment of the Aqueduct Company, the installation of the first telephones in Colombia, and the construction of the Puerto Colombia pier.
The department of Atlántico was created in 1905 with Barranquilla as its capital, but was later suppressed and recreated in 1910.
The Chamber of Commerce of Barranquilla was created in 1905.
The opening of Bocas de Ceniza was recognized as a national need in 1909.
"El Barranquillazo" was a failed coup attempt against the president of Colombia in 1909.
Barranquilla continued to grow as an important commercial port in the 20th century.

Barranquilla had the second airplane flight in Colombia in 1912.
The first successful commercial airline in the Americas, Scadta, was created in Barranquilla in 1919.
Barranquilla was a cosmopolitan city and a point of entry for immigrants in the early 20th century.
The city received the title of "Pórtico Dorado de la República" from President Marco Fidel Suárez.
Barranquilla experienced socio-economic decline from the late 1950s to the 1980s.
The city was declared a Special, Industrial, and Port District in 1993.
The Barranquilla Metropolitan Area was created in 2002.
The city has undergone revitalization efforts in the 21st century, including the construction of new infrastructure and restoration of historic sites.
Barranquilla is located on the western bank of the Magdalena River and has a slightly sloping terrain.
The geology of the region is composed of Tertiary and Quaternary materials.

The city of Barranquilla has experienced significant urban growth.
The population has increased to over 1.2 million people.
The city has a diverse economy with a focus on commerce, industry, and services.
The city has made efforts to reduce its environmental impact on the Mallorquín swamp.
The Triple A has constructed oxidation lagoons and a wastewater treatment plant to reduce pollution.
Residential areas have a noise limit of 64 decibels, while commercial areas have a limit of 70 decibels.
Industrial areas have a noise limit of 75 decibels.
The city has a rich cultural heritage, including music, dance, and art.
Barranquilla is known for its Carnival, which celebrates the city's cultural diversity.
The city has a warm climate and is located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.