Founded 17 November 1716 Elevation 1,985 m Local time Monday 2:48 AM | Website Official website Area 68 km² Population 2,508 (2015) | |
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Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) Weather 13°C, Wind NW at 2 km/h, 91% Humidity | ||
Pachavita boyaca identidad cultura y ecolog a i
Pachavita is a town and municipality in the Neira Province, part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. The urban centre is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense at an altitude of 1,985 metres (6,512 ft) and at a distance of 85 kilometres (53 mi) from the department capital Tunja. The municipality borders Chinavita in the north, Tenza and La Capilla in the south, Garagoa in the east and Úmbita in the west.
Contents
- Pachavita boyaca identidad cultura y ecolog a i
- Map of Pachavita BoyacC3A1 Colombia
- Pachavita boyaca
- Etymology
- History
- Economy
- References
Map of Pachavita, Boyac%C3%A1, Colombia
Pachavita boyaca
Etymology
The name Pachavita is derived from Chibcha; pacha = man, lord and vita = point, summit, peak; "Peak of the man". Another meaning is "Proud chief".
History
Before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores, the area of Pachavita was part of the loose Muisca Confederation. The Muisca had different rulers and the zaque of Hunza ruled over Pachavita.
Modern Pachavita was founded on November 17, 1716.
Economy
Main economical activity of Pachavita are agriculture and dairy farming with products yuca, maize, bananas, arracacha, beans, lulo and cucumbers, eggs, peas and cheese.