What Are People From Medellín Called?

Name: Medellín
Address: South America, Colombia

South America, Colombia

People from Medellín are called:

Medellinense

Pronunciation:

/ˌmeðeˈʝin/

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About Medellín

The second-largest city in Colombia, in the Aburrá Valley of the Andes.
Known for its spring-like climate, flower festival (Feria de las Flores), and cable car system.
Once the base of the drug cartels of the 1980s and 1990s, it has since become a centre for innovation and tourism.

Quick Facts

Population:: About 2.6 million city proper (2023 est.)
Country:: Colombia
Region:: South America

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Etymology & Origin

The name comes from Medellín in Extremadura, Spain, the birthplace of the Spanish governor Francisco Herrán. The city was founded in 1616 in the Aburrá Valley.

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Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Bogotá

About 240 km southeast

People are called:

Bogotano

Cali

About 300 km south

People are called:

Caleño

Pereira

About 170 km southwest

People are called:

Pereirano

Quick Facts

Population:: About 2.6 million city proper (2023 est.)
Country:: Colombia
Region:: South America

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