Moniquirá

Moniquirá
Coordinates: 5 ° 52 ′  N , 73 ° 34 ′  W Moniquirá​ Moniquirá on the map of Colombia
Location of the municipality of Moniquirá on the map of Boyacá
Basic data
Country	Colombia
Department	Boyacá
City foundation	1556
Residents	21,182  (2019)
City insignia
Detailed data
surface	220 km 2
Population density	96 inhabitants / km 2
height	1700  m
Waters	Río Moniquirá
Time zone	UTC -5
City Presidency	Ansisar Parra Ávila (2016-2019)
Website	www.moniquira-boyaca.gov.co
town hall

Moniquira is a municipality (municipio) in the department of Boyacá in Colombia .

etymology

Moniquirá means "city of baths" in the Chibcha language of the Muisca (Quira = city).

geography

Moniquirá is located in the north of Boyacá in the province of Ricaurte , 65 km from Tunja , and has an average temperature of 19 ° C. The community is located at about 1700 meters in the Boyacensian plateau of the Colombian Andes on the Río Moniquirá . The municipality is bordered by San José de Pare in the north, Togüí , Arcabuco and Gámbita in the Departamento de Santander in the east, Gachantivá and Santa Sofía in the south and Barbosa and Puente Nacional in Santander in the west .

Demographics

The municipality of Moniquirá has 21,182 inhabitants, of which 10,715 live in the urban part (cabecera municipal) of the municipality (as of 2019).

history

Moniquirá goes back to settlements from pre-colonial times. The place has been at its current location since 1556. Moniquirá received the title of Villa Republicana (Republican City) in 1825 .

economy

The main industry in Moniquirá is agriculture . In particular, sugar cane , coffee and corn are grown. In addition to Panela and Bocadillo produced (a guava candy). Tourism also plays a certain role.

tourism

Attractions

• The Church of Basílica Nuestra Señora del Rosario
• The nearby river Río Suárez
• The Cascada Real waterfall

The Comfaboy hotel complex is also located in Moniquirá .

Festivals and celebrations

In January, the summer festival is (Festival de Verano) round with many events around the theme of water, and in July the Festival de Mararay organized, which is to preserve the cultural traditions and traditional games. In addition, Holy Week is celebrated with a solemn ceremony.

Personalities

• Jairo Aníbal Niño (1941–2010), author and painter for children and young people

Web links

Commons : Moniquirá  - collection of images, videos and audio files

• Alcaldía de Moniquirá. Alcaldía del Municipio de Moniquirá - Boyacá, accessed on January 29, 2019 (Spanish, website of the municipality). 

gallery

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  Basílica Nuestra Señora del Rosario

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  hospital

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  Simón Bolívar Park

Panorama of the city park

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Significado de Boyacá y Los nombres de los pueblos en lengua Chibcha. Retrieved November 14, 2019 (Spanish). 
2. ^ Información del municipio. Alcaldía de Moniquirá - Boyacá, accessed January 29, 2019 (Spanish, information on geography). 
3. ↑ ESTIMACIONES DE POBLACIÓN 1985 - 2005 Y PROYECCIONES DE POBLACIÓN 2005 - 2020 TOTAL DEPARTAMENTAL POR ÁREA. DANE, May 11, 2011, accessed on January 29, 2019 (Spanish, extrapolation of the population of Colombia (Excel; 1.72 MB)). 
4. ↑ Pasado, presente y futuro. Alcaldía de Moniquirá - Boyacá, accessed January 29, 2019 (Spanish, history information). 
5. ↑ Economía. Alcaldía de Moniquirá - Boyacá, accessed January 29, 2019 (Spanish, information on the economy). 
6. ↑ Sitios de interés. Alcaldía de Moniquirá - Boyacá, accessed January 29, 2019 (Spanish, tourist information). 
7. ↑ Fiestas y celebraciones. Alcaldía de Moniquirá - Boyacá, accessed January 29, 2019 (Spanish, information on festivals and celebrations).