Medellín topographic maps

Medellín has 16 comunas (districts), 5 corregimientos (townships), and 271 barrios (neighborhoods). The metropolitan area of Medellín lies within the Aburrá valley at an elevation of 1,500 metres (4,900 feet) above sea level and is bisected by the Medellín River (also called Porce), which flows northward.…

Average elevation: 2,098 m

Comuna 13's geography has played a role in how criminal actors took advantage of the commune as a strategic location, using elevation to better survey the movement of police and rival groups. The elevation additionally played a historical role, as Comuna 13 began as a farming community.

Average elevation: 1,713 m

Average elevation: 1,784 m

Average elevation: 2,426 m

Average elevation: 1,656 m

Average elevation: 2,407 m

Average elevation: 1,486 m

Average elevation: 2,179 m