Nov 17, 2023
BARRIOS BAJOS, COLOMBIA
Name: Barrios bajos, tugurio, barrio de invasión, barrio marginal, comuna
Barrios bajos, low neighborhoods, refers to the settlements located in Colombia. Amongst other names, they are also knows as comunas, which originally referred to a district of an urban area but is today associated with low-income areas and used pejoratively. Colombia considers these areas to be the poorest. In the last few years, the barrios bajos of Medellín have become known for innovations in mobility.
Data: Comuna 13 in Medellin is home to approximately 135,000 people. 18% of the urban population in Colombia live in barrios bajos according to the Population Reference Bureau.
