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The area of Jenesano before the [[Spanish conquest of the Muisca|Spanish conquest]] was inhabited by the [[Muisca people|Muisca]], organised in their loose [[Muisca Confederation]]. Jenesano was part of the rule of the ''[[zaque]]'' of [[Tunja|Hunza]]. |
The area of Jenesano before the [[Spanish conquest of the Muisca|Spanish conquest]] was inhabited by the [[Muisca people|Muisca]], organised in their loose [[Muisca Confederation]]. Jenesano was part of the rule of the ''[[zaque]]'' of [[Tunja|Hunza]]. |
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Modern Jenesano was not founded until 1828, after the independence of Colombia from the [[Spanish Empire]].<ref name=websiteJenesano/> |
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Jenesano
Piranguata, Genezzano | |
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Municipality and town | |
 View of Jenesano | |
.svg) Flag  Seal | |
 Location of the municipality and town of Jenesano in the Boyacá Department of Colombia | |
  Jenesano Location in Colombia | |
| Coordinates: 5°23′N 73°22′W / 5.383°N 73.367°W | |
| Country |  Colombia |
| Department | Boyacá Department |
| Province | Márquez Province |
| Founded | 25 February 1828 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hugo Alexander Reyes Parra (2016-2019) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality and town | 59 km2 (23 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,100 m (6,900 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Municipality and town | 7,640 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,980 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Website | Official website |
Jenesano is a town and municipality in the Márquez Province, part of the Colombian Department of Boyacá. The urban centre is located at an altitude of 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense. Jenesano borders Nuevo Colón in the west, Ramiriquí in the east, Boyacá, Boyacá in the north and Tibaná in the south.[1]
Etymology
Jenesano was called Piranguata at time of foundation. The name was changed in 1833 to Genezzano, referring to the province in Italy. Later, it became Jenesano, meaning "healthy people" or "healthy village".[1]
History
The area of Jenesano before the Spanish conquest was inhabited by the Muisca, organised in their loose Muisca Confederation. Jenesano was part of the rule of the zaque of Hunza.
Modern Jenesano was not founded until 1828, after the independence of Colombia from the Spanish Empire.[1]
Economy
Main activity of Jenesano is agriculture, predominantly fruits as uchuva, tree tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, beans, maize, peaches, pears and apples.[1]
Gallery
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Church of Jenesano
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