Barranquilla,

Barranquilla, the principal port of the United States of Colombia, in the state of Bolivar, lies near the left bank of the main channel of the Magdalena, 15 miles distant from the sea. A railway runs to the coast; and recently the bar at the mouth of the river has been partially removed, so as to enable sea-going vessels to come up to Barranquilla, which possesses excellent wharfage accommodation. The inland traffic by river-steamers is important. The trade is mainly in the hands of Germans. Pop. about 20,000.