Belén, Boyacá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Belén
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Belén in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | ||
| Province | Tundama Province | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Belén is a town and a municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia. It is also part of the Tundama Province, which is a subregion within Boyacá. Belén is a place where people live and work, just like your own town or city!
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About Belén
Belén is a small but important place in Colombia. It's known as both a town and a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area that includes the main town and the surrounding countryside.
Where is Belén?
Belén is located in the beautiful country of Colombia. Specifically, it's found in the Boyacá Department. Think of a department like a state or a province in other countries.
Tundama Province
Belén is also part of something called the Tundama Province. This is a smaller area within the Boyacá Department. It helps organize different towns and regions together.
What does Belén look like?
Like many towns, Belén has its own unique look and feel. You can often see important buildings like churches.
Symbols of Belén
Every town and municipality has its own special symbols, like a flag and a coat of arms. These symbols represent the history and spirit of the place.
People from Belén
Sometimes, famous or important people are born in small towns. Belén is no different!
Notable people
- Eduardo Grimaldi: He is a Colombian ecologist. An ecologist is a scientist who studies how living things interact with their environment.
See also
In Spanish: Belén (Boyacá) para niños
