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'''Aquitania''' is a town and [[ |
'''Aquitania''' is a town and [[Municipalities of Colombia|municipality]] in [[Boyacá Department]], [[Colombia]], part of the [[Sugamuxi Province]], a subregion of Boyaca. Aquitania borders [[Sogamoso]], [[Cuítiva, Boyacá|Cuítiva]] and [[Mongua]] in the north, [[Zetaquirá]], [[San Eduardo, Boyacá|San Eduardo]] and [[Páez, Boyacá|Páez]] in the south, [[Labranzagrande]], [[Pajarito, Boyacá|Pajarito]], [[Recetor]] and [[Chámeza]] in the east and Cuítiva, [[Tota, Boyacá|Tota]], Zetaquirá and San Eduardo in the west. The urban centre is situated on the [[Altiplano Cundiboyacense]] as one of the highest towns at an altitude of {{convert|3030|m|ft}}. The town of Aquitania borders [[Lake Tota]] to the east.<ref name=websiteAquitania>{{in lang|es}} [https://archive.today/20140310085203/http://www.aquitania-boyaca.gov.co/informacion_general.shtml Official website Aquitania]</ref> |
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== Climate == |
== Climate == |
Revision as of 21:28, 4 July 2021
Aquitania | |
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Municipality and town | |
Country | Colombia |
Department | Boyacá Department |
Province | Sugamuxi Province |
Founded | 1777 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Hector Orlando Barrera Cardenas (2020-2023) |
Area | |
• Municipality and town | 943 km2 (364 sq mi) |
• Urban | 0.52 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,030 m (9,940 ft) |
Population (2015) | |
• Municipality and town | 15,241 |
• Density | 16/km2 (42/sq mi) |
• Urban | 6,329 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
Website | Official website |
Aquitania is a town and municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia, part of the Sugamuxi Province, a subregion of Boyaca. Aquitania borders Sogamoso, Cuítiva and Mongua in the north, Zetaquirá, San Eduardo and Páez in the south, Labranzagrande, Pajarito, Recetor and Chámeza in the east and Cuítiva, Tota, Zetaquirá and San Eduardo in the west. The urban centre is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense as one of the highest towns at an altitude of 3,030 metres (9,940 ft). The town of Aquitania borders Lake Tota to the east.[1]
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History
Before the Spanish conquest of the Muisca, Aquitania was called "Guáquia" and was inhabited by the indigenous Muisca people. The area was ruled by the iraca of Sugamuxi. Conquistador Juan de San Martín reached the area in 1540. Modern Aquitania was founded in 1777.[1]
Economy
Commercial agricultural products grown in Aquitaine include onions, peas, corn, and potatoes.[1]
Born in Aquitania
- Arsenio Chaparro Cardoso, former professional cyclist[2]
- Freddy Montaña, professional cyclist
Gallery
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Church of Aquitania
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Onion fields in Aquitania
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Onion fields
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Onion fields
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Monument to the onion farmers
References
- ^ a b c (in Spanish) Official website Aquitania
- ^ "Arsenio Chaparro Cardoso". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 2 April 2015.