Envigado

Envigado (pronounced IPA: [ˈeŋβ̞iɡað̞o]) is a Colombian municipality in the northwestern part of the country and part of the Metropolitan Area of Medellín of the Antioquia Department.

Envigado municipal council.
Envigado
Flag of Envigado
Flag
Official seal of Envigado
Seal
Nickname(s): 
City of ceibas and doves
Location of the city (urban in red) and municipality (dark gray) of Envigado in Antioquia Department.
Location of the city (urban in red) and municipality (dark gray) of Envigado in Antioquia Department.
Coordinates: 6°09′N 75°36′W
DepartamentoAntioquia
RegionValle de Aburrá
Government
 • MayorJosé Diego Gallo Riaño
Area
 • Total50 km2 (20 sq mi)
Elevation
1,575 m (5,167 ft)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total175,240[1]
 • Density3,504.8/km2 (9,077/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5
WebsiteGovernment of Envigado official website

References
  1. DANE (ed.). "Perfil Envigado - Antioquia" (PDF) (in Spanish). Retrieved 2009-10-29.
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