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|leader_title = Mayor
|leader_title = Mayor
|leader_name = Jairo Córdoba Suárez<br><small>(2016-2019)</small>
|leader_name = Fabio Figueroa Jiménez<br><small>(2020-2023)</small>
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|established_date = 9 February 1613
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'''Boavita''' is a town and municipality in the [[Colombia|Colombian]] [[Departments of Colombia|Department]] of [[Boyacá Department|Boyacá]], part of the subregion of the [[Northern Boyacá Province]]. The urban centre of Boavita is situated in the [[Cordillera Oriental (Colombia)|Eastern Ranges]] of the Colombian [[Andes]] at an altitude of {{convert|2114|m|ft}} and a distance of {{convert|184|km|mi}} from the department capital [[Tunja]]. The municipality borders [[Capitanejo, Santander|Capitanejo]], [[Santander Department|Santander]], and the Nevado River in the north, [[San Mateo, Boyacá|San Mateo]] and [[La Uvita]] in the east, [[Tipacoque]] and [[Soatá]] in the west and [[Susacón]] in the south.<ref name=websiteBoavita>{{es}} [http://www.boavita-boyaca.gov.co/informacion_general.shtml Official website Boavita]{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
'''Boavita''' is a town and municipality in the [[Colombia]]n [[Departments of Colombia|Department]] of [[Boyacá Department|Boyacá]], part of the subregion of the [[Northern Boyacá Province]]. The urban centre of Boavita is situated in the [[Cordillera Oriental (Colombia)|Eastern Ranges]] of the Colombian [[Andes]] at an altitude of {{convert|2114|m|ft}} and a distance of {{convert|184|km|mi}} from the department capital [[Tunja]]. The municipality borders [[Capitanejo, Santander|Capitanejo]], [[Santander Department|Santander]], and the Nevado River in the north, [[San Mateo, Boyacá|San Mateo]] and [[La Uvita]] in the east, [[Tipacoque]] and [[Soatá]] in the west and [[Susacón]] in the south.<ref name=websiteBoavita>{{in lang|es}} [https://archive.today/20150602082233/http://www.boavita-boyaca.gov.co/informacion_general.shtml Official website Boavita]</ref>


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
The name of Boavita is derived from [[Chibcha language|Chibcha]] and doesn't mean "good life", yet "Point on the hill worshipping the Sun" or "Gate of the Sun".<ref name=websiteBoavita/><ref name=excelsio>{{es}} [http://www.excelsio.net/2011/11/sabe-el-origen-del-nombre-de-su.html Etymology Boavita] - Excelsio.net</ref>
The name of Boavita is derived from [[Chibcha language|Chibcha]] and doesn't mean "good life", yet "Point on the hill worshipping the Sun" or "Gate of the Sun".<ref name=websiteBoavita/><ref name=excelsio>{{in lang|es}} [http://www.excelsio.net/2011/11/sabe-el-origen-del-nombre-de-su.html Etymology Boavita] - Excelsio.net</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The area of modern Boavita in the times before the [[Spanish conquest of the Muisca]] was inhabited by a tribe called "Guavitas", pertaining to the [[Lache people|Laches]] and [[Muisca people|Muisca]]. It was ruled by a ''[[cacique]]'' who was loyal to the ''[[Tundama]]'' of [[Duitama|Tundama]].<ref name=websiteBoavita/>
The area of modern Boavita in the times before the [[Spanish conquest of the Muisca]] was inhabited by a tribe called "Guavitas", pertaining to the [[Lache people|Laches]] and [[Muisca people|Muisca]]. It was ruled by a ''[[cacique]]'' who was loyal to the ''[[Tundama]]'' of [[Duitama|Tundama]].<ref name=websiteBoavita/>


Modern Boavita was founded on February 9, 1613 by Sr. Hugarte.<ref name=websiteBoavita/>
Modern Boavita was founded on February 9, 1613, by Sr. Hugarte.<ref name=websiteBoavita/>


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Main economical activities of Boavita are [[agriculture]], [[livestock]] farming and [[mining]]. Main agricultural products cultivated are [[date (fruit)|dates]], [[sugarcane]], [[yuca]], [[coffee]], [[cotton]], [[potato]]es, [[maize]], [[chick pea]]s, [[bean]]s, [[pea]]s, [[wheat]] and [[arracacha]]. The mining activities exist of [[carbon]] exploitation.<ref name=websiteBoavita/>
Main economical activities of Boavita are [[agriculture]], [[livestock]] farming and [[mining]]. Main agricultural products cultivated are [[date (fruit)|dates]], [[sugarcane]], [[yuca]], [[coffee]], [[cotton]], [[potato]]es, [[maize]], [[chick pea]]s, [[bean]]s, [[pea]]s, [[wheat]] and [[arracacha]]. The mining activities exist of [[carbon]] exploitation.<ref name=websiteBoavita/>


==Climate==
Boavita has a [[subtropical highland climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]]: ''Cfb'')<ref>{{Cite journal |date=23 October 2023 |title=Table 1 Overview of the Köppen-Geiger climate classes including the defining criteria. |url=https://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-023-02549-6/tables/1 |journal=Nature: Scientific Data |language=en}}</ref> with moderate temperatures throughout the year.

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|location = Boavita, elevation {{convert|2150|m|ft|abbr=on}}, (1981–2010)
|Jan high C = 25.3
|Feb high C = 25.6
|Mar high C = 25.2
|Apr high C = 24.0
|May high C = 23.4
|Jun high C = 23.2
|Jul high C = 23.5
|Aug high C = 23.9
|Sep high C = 23.9
|Oct high C = 23.3
|Nov high C = 23.2
|Dec high C = 24.1
| year high C = 24
|Jan mean C = 17.9
|Feb mean C = 18.0
|Mar mean C = 18.1
|Apr mean C = 17.5
|May mean C = 17.1
|Jun mean C = 17.1
|Jul mean C = 16.9
|Aug mean C = 17.2
|Sep mean C = 17.1
|Oct mean C = 16.9
|Nov mean C = 17.1
|Dec mean C = 17.4
| year mean C = 17.4
|Jan low C = 10.7
|Feb low C = 11.1
|Mar low C = 11.6
|Apr low C = 12.2
|May low C = 12.2
|Jun low C = 11.7
|Jul low C = 11.2
|Aug low C = 11.3
|Sep low C = 11.2
|Oct low C = 11.7
|Nov low C = 11.8
|Dec low C = 11.1
| year low C = 11.5
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 43.0
|Feb precipitation mm = 66.6
|Mar precipitation mm = 102.4
|Apr precipitation mm = 191.5
|May precipitation mm = 166.2
|Jun precipitation mm = 81.5
|Jul precipitation mm = 61.0
|Aug precipitation mm = 76.1
|Sep precipitation mm = 110.6
|Oct precipitation mm = 180.3
|Nov precipitation mm = 139.4
|Dec precipitation mm = 62.9
|year precipitation mm = 1281.5
| unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
| Jan precipitation days = 7
| Feb precipitation days = 10
| Mar precipitation days = 13
| Apr precipitation days = 20
| May precipitation days = 21
| Jun precipitation days = 17
| Jul precipitation days = 17
| Aug precipitation days = 16
| Sep precipitation days = 18
| Oct precipitation days = 22
| Nov precipitation days = 19
| Dec precipitation days = 12
| year precipitation days = 193
| Jan humidity = 71
| Feb humidity = 71
| Mar humidity = 73
| Apr humidity = 79
| May humidity = 81
| Jun humidity = 79
| Jul humidity = 77
| Aug humidity = 75
| Sep humidity = 77
| Oct humidity = 80
| Nov humidity = 80
| Dec humidity = 77
| year humidity = 77
|Jan sun = 241.8
|Feb sun = 197.6
|Mar sun = 186.0
|Apr sun = 141.0
|May sun = 133.3
|Jun sun = 141.0
|Jul sun = 161.2
|Aug sun = 158.1
|Sep sun = 147.0
|Oct sun = 155.0
|Nov sun = 171.0
|Dec sun = 210.8
|year sun =
|Jand sun = 7.8
|Febd sun = 7.0
|Mard sun = 6.0
|Aprd sun = 4.7
|Mayd sun = 4.3
|Jund sun = 4.7
|Juld sun = 5.2
|Augd sun = 5.1
|Sepd sun = 4.9
|Octd sun = 5.0
|Novd sun = 5.7
|Decd sun = 6.8
|yeard sun =
|source 1 = [[Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Colombia)|Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales]]<ref name=IDEAM1>{{cite web
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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815025712/http://www.ideam.gov.co/documents/21021/553571/Promedios%2BClimatol%C3%B3gicos%2B%2B1981%2B-%2B2010.xlsx/f28d0b07-1208-4a46-8ccf-bddd70fb4128
|archive-date=15 August 2016
|title=Promedios Climatológicos 1981–2010
|publisher=Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales
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[[Category:Municipalities of Boyacá Department]]
[[Category:Municipalities of Boyacá Department]]
[[Category:Populated places in the Boyacá Department]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1613]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1613]]
[[Category:1613 establishments in the Spanish Empire]]
[[Category:1613 establishments in the Spanish Empire]]
[[Category:Muisca Confederation]]
[[Category:Muysccubun]]

Latest revision as of 17:45, 3 June 2024

Boavita
Municipality and town
Church of Boavita
Church of Boavita
Flag of Boavita
Flag
Official seal of Boavita
Seal
Location of the municipality and town of Boavita in the Boyacá department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of Boavita in the Boyacá department of Colombia
Country Colombia
DepartmentBoyacá Department
ProvinceNorthern Boyacá Province
Founded9 February 1613
Government
 • MayorFabio Figueroa Jiménez
(2020-2023)
Area
 • Municipality and town159 km2 (61 sq mi)
Elevation
2,114 m (6,936 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Municipality and town7,079
 • Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
 • Urban
2,929
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
WebsiteOfficial website

Boavita is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the subregion of the Northern Boyacá Province. The urban centre of Boavita is situated in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes at an altitude of 2,114 metres (6,936 ft) and a distance of 184 kilometres (114 mi) from the department capital Tunja. The municipality borders Capitanejo, Santander, and the Nevado River in the north, San Mateo and La Uvita in the east, Tipacoque and Soatá in the west and Susacón in the south.[1]

Etymology[edit]

The name of Boavita is derived from Chibcha and doesn't mean "good life", yet "Point on the hill worshipping the Sun" or "Gate of the Sun".[1][2]

History[edit]

The area of modern Boavita in the times before the Spanish conquest of the Muisca was inhabited by a tribe called "Guavitas", pertaining to the Laches and Muisca. It was ruled by a cacique who was loyal to the Tundama of Tundama.[1]

Modern Boavita was founded on February 9, 1613, by Sr. Hugarte.[1]

Economy[edit]

Main economical activities of Boavita are agriculture, livestock farming and mining. Main agricultural products cultivated are dates, sugarcane, yuca, coffee, cotton, potatoes, maize, chick peas, beans, peas, wheat and arracacha. The mining activities exist of carbon exploitation.[1]

Climate[edit]

Boavita has a subtropical highland climate (Köppen: Cfb)[3] with moderate temperatures throughout the year.

Climate data for Boavita, elevation 2,150 m (7,050 ft), (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25.3
(77.5) 		25.6
(78.1) 		25.2
(77.4) 		24.0
(75.2) 		23.4
(74.1) 		23.2
(73.8) 		23.5
(74.3) 		23.9
(75.0) 		23.9
(75.0) 		23.3
(73.9) 		23.2
(73.8) 		24.1
(75.4) 		24
(75)
Daily mean °C (°F) 17.9
(64.2) 		18.0
(64.4) 		18.1
(64.6) 		17.5
(63.5) 		17.1
(62.8) 		17.1
(62.8) 		16.9
(62.4) 		17.2
(63.0) 		17.1
(62.8) 		16.9
(62.4) 		17.1
(62.8) 		17.4
(63.3) 		17.4
(63.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 10.7
(51.3) 		11.1
(52.0) 		11.6
(52.9) 		12.2
(54.0) 		12.2
(54.0) 		11.7
(53.1) 		11.2
(52.2) 		11.3
(52.3) 		11.2
(52.2) 		11.7
(53.1) 		11.8
(53.2) 		11.1
(52.0) 		11.5
(52.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 43.0
(1.69) 		66.6
(2.62) 		102.4
(4.03) 		191.5
(7.54) 		166.2
(6.54) 		81.5
(3.21) 		61.0
(2.40) 		76.1
(3.00) 		110.6
(4.35) 		180.3
(7.10) 		139.4
(5.49) 		62.9
(2.48) 		1,281.5
(50.45)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 7 10 13 20 21 17 17 16 18 22 19 12 193
Average relative humidity (%) 71 71 73 79 81 79 77 75 77 80 80 77 77
Mean monthly sunshine hours 241.8 197.6 186.0 141.0 133.3 141.0 161.2 158.1 147.0 155.0 171.0 210.8 2,043.8
Mean daily sunshine hours 7.8 7.0 6.0 4.7 4.3 4.7 5.2 5.1 4.9 5.0 5.7 6.8 5.6
Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales[4]

Gallery[edit]

Panorama of Boavita
  • Church of Boavita
    Church of Boavita
  • Church with Christmas
    Church with Christmas
  • Colonial house
    Colonial house
  • Outside the urban centre
    Outside the urban centre

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e (in Spanish) Official website Boavita
  2. ^ (in Spanish) Etymology Boavita - Excelsio.net
  3. ^ "Table 1 Overview of the Köppen-Geiger climate classes including the defining criteria". Nature: Scientific Data. 23 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Promedios Climatológicos 1981–2010" (in Spanish). Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
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