Barbosa, Antioquia

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Barbosa, Antioquia
Municipality and town

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Location of the municipality and town of Barbosa, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Barbosa, Antioquia

Location in Colombia

Coordinates: 6°26′20.4″N 75°19′58.8″W / 6.439000°N 75.333000°W / 6.439000; -75.333000
Country  Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)
Climate Af

Barbosa is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Situated 39 km from Medellín's downtown, it is one of the municipalities of The Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley. It is known as the Gateway to the Northeast, famous for its lakes and streams. A traditional Pineapple Festival is held there in December. The Train Festival takes place in August in the district of El Hatillo.

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Coordinates: 6°26′20″N 75°19′59″W / 6.439°N 75.333°W / 6.439; -75.333

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