Country Colombia Founded 25 May 1653 Elevation 2,650 m (8,690 ft) Area 111.5 km² Local time Monday 1:45 AM | Department Cundinamarca Founded by Friar Francisco Chacón Demonym(s) Sopanos Population 26,769 (2015) Province Central Savanna Province | |
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Weather 13°C, Wind N at 5 km/h, 89% Humidity | ||
Sopó is a municipality and town of Colombia in the department of Cundinamarca. The town is located 39 km north of the Colombian capital Bogotá.
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Map of Sop%C3%B3, Cundinamarca, Colombia
History
The area of Sopó was inhabited first by indigenous groups during the Herrera Period and later the Muisca before the arrival of the Spanish in 1537. It was part of the zipazgo ruled from Bacatá.
In the coat of arms of the town in the lower left quadrant a Muisca pattern can be seen.
Economy
The major economical activity in Sopó is agriculture and especially dairy. The third largest Colombian dairy company Alpina was founded in Sopó in 1945.
References
Sopó Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA