Usaquén
Usaquén | |
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View of Usaquén | |
Location of the locality in the city of Bogotá | |
Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá | |
| Coordinates: 4°43′11″N 74°02′12″W / 4.71972°N 74.03667°W | |
| Country | Colombia |
| City | Bogotá D.C. |
| Area | |
• Total | 65.31 km2 (25.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,650 m (8,690 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 449,621 |
| • Density | 6,900/km2 (18,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Website | Official website |
Usaquén is the 1st locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located in the north of the city. This district is mostly inhabited by upper middle and upper class residents. It is designated as Bogotá's #1 locality, while being a separate municipality of Cundinamarca until 1954, when it was annexed into the city. Today, Usaquén is home to more than 480,000 inhabitants as projected by 2008. The Eastern Hills form the natural border to the east.