Medellin

Medellin, (1) a town (pop. 1250) of Spain, on the Guadiana, 66 miles by rail E. of Badajoz. It is worth mention as the birthplace of Cortes.—(2) The second city of Colombia, capital of the department of Antioquia, lies in a lovely mountain-valley, 4850 feet above the sea, and 150 miles NW. of Bogotá. It is a handsome town, and possesses a cathedral, college, seminary, technical school, four printing establishments, and manufactures of pottery, porcelain ware, and jewellery. It has a considerable trade, exporting gold and silver. Pop. 40,000.