Resumen en inglés

In this article an analysis of the phenomenon and process of conurbation between the city of Barranquilla and Soledad from 1973 to 2020 is made, taking into account the factors that led to the emergence of this spatial and social dynamics, highlighting the process of industrialization being some of the main determining factors, in addition, the impacts that were generated due to this phenomenon were analyzed. From the methodological point of view, a documentary analysis of the bibliography referring to urban issues and planning instruments was carried out, in addition the cartographic method is applied with the help of geographic information technology, achieving evidence of the growth of the urban fabric, until reaching spatial and urban continuity, show a relationship with historical moments of great importance, such as the creation of industrial corridors, the location of new residential sectors mainly linked to the industrial sector with labor and urban expansion areas, which thus promoted the phenomenon of conurbation.