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|name = Tibaná |
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|map_caption = Location of the municipality and town of Tibaná in the Boyacá Department of Colombia |
|map_caption = Location of the municipality and town of Tibaná in the Boyacá Department of Colombia |
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|subdivision_type1 = [[Departments of Colombia|Department]] |
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|subdivision_name1 = [[Boyacá Department]] |
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|subdivision_type2 = Province |
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|subdivision_name2 = [[Márquez Province]] |
|subdivision_name2 = [[Márquez Province]] |
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|leader_title = Mayor |
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|leader_name = Luis Alejandro Millán Diaz<br><small>(2016-2019)</small> |
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|established_title = Founded |
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|established_date = 12 October 1537 |
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|founder = [[Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada]] |
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|population_total = 9186 |
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|website = [http://www.tibana-boyaca.gov.co/index.shtml Official website] |
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'''Tibaná''' is a town and municipality in the [[Colombia]]n [[Departments of Colombia|Department]] of [[Boyacá Department|Boyacá]], part of the subregion of [[Márquez Province]]. |
'''Tibaná''' is a town and municipality in the [[Colombia]]n [[Departments of Colombia|Department]] of [[Boyacá Department|Boyacá]], part of the subregion of [[Márquez Province]]. The urban centre of Tibaná is situated on the [[Altiplano Cundiboyacense]] at an altitude of {{convert|2115|m|ft}} and a distance of {{convert|38|km|mi}} from the department capital [[Tunja]]. It borders [[Jenesano]] in the north, [[Ramiriquí]] and [[Chinavita]] in the east, Chinavita and [[Úmbita]] in the south and in the west [[Turmequé]] and [[Nuevo Colón, Boyacá|Nuevo Colón]].<ref name=websiteTibana>{{es}} [http://www.tibana-boyaca.gov.co/informacion_general.shtml Official website Tibaná]</ref> |
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== Etymology == |
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Tibaná is named after the ''Tibanaes'', a [[Chibcha language|Chibcha]]-speaking tribe of the [[Muisca people]]. ''Tiba'' means "chief".<ref name=websiteTibana/><ref name=excelsio>{{es}} [http://www.excelsio.net/2011/11/sabe-el-origen-del-nombre-de-su.html Etymology Tibaná] - Excelsio.net</ref> |
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== History == |
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The area around Tibaná was part of the [[Muisca Confederation]] and loyal to the ''[[zaque]]'' of [[Tunja|Hunza]]. Modern Tibaná was founded early in the [[Spanish conquest of the Chibchan Nations|Spanish conquest]]; on October 12, 1537 Spanish [[conquistador]] [[Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada]] established the village.<ref name=websiteTibana/> |
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== Economy == |
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Main economical activity of Tibaná is [[horticulture]] ([[deciduous]] trees) and [[agriculture]] ([[potato]]es). [[Mining]] is restricted to small-scale operations, mainly [[coal]], [[gravel]] and [[clay]].<ref name=websiteTibana/> |
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== References == |
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{{reflist}} |
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{{Municipalities boyaca department}} |
{{Municipalities boyaca department}} |
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[[Category:Municipalities of Boyacá Department]] |
[[Category:Municipalities of Boyacá Department]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in the Boyacá Department]] |
[[Category:Populated places in the Boyacá Department]] |
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[[Category:Populated places established in 1537]] |
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[[Category:1537 establishments in the Spanish Empire]] |
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Revision as of 08:30, 24 May 2016
Tibaná | |
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Municipality and town | |
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 Location of the municipality and town of Tibaná in the Boyacá Department of Colombia | |
| Country |  Colombia |
| Department | Boyacá Department |
| Province | Márquez Province |
| Founded | 12 October 1537 |
| Founded by | Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luis Alejandro Millán Diaz (2016-2019) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality and town | 121.76 km2 (47.01 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 0.45 km2 (0.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,115 m (6,939 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Municipality and town | 9,186 |
| • Density | 75/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,601 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Website | Official website |
Tibaná is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the subregion of Márquez Province. The urban centre of Tibaná is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense at an altitude of 2,115 metres (6,939 ft) and a distance of 38 kilometres (24 mi) from the department capital Tunja. It borders Jenesano in the north, Ramiriquí and Chinavita in the east, Chinavita and Úmbita in the south and in the west Turmequé and Nuevo Colón.[1]
Etymology
Tibaná is named after the Tibanaes, a Chibcha-speaking tribe of the Muisca people. Tiba means "chief".[1][2]
History
The area around Tibaná was part of the Muisca Confederation and loyal to the zaque of Hunza. Modern Tibaná was founded early in the Spanish conquest; on October 12, 1537 Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada established the village.[1]
Economy
Main economical activity of Tibaná is horticulture (deciduous trees) and agriculture (potatoes). Mining is restricted to small-scale operations, mainly coal, gravel and clay.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Template:Es Official website Tibaná
- ^ Template:Es Etymology Tibaná - Excelsio.net
