Berbeo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Berbeo San Fernando de Aguablanca, Lengupá
Municipality and town
Church of Berbeo
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Location of the municipality and town of Berbeo in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
Country	Colombia
Department	Boyacá Department
Province	Lengupá Province
Founded	23 April 1743
Founded by	Jesuits
Area
• Municipality and town	61.72 km2 (23.83 sq mi)
• Urban	0.13 km2 (0.05 sq mi)
Elevation	1,350 m (4,430 ft)
Population  (2015)
• Municipality and town	1,932
• Density	31.303/km2 (81.074/sq mi)
• Urban	529
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Berbeo is a small town and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Lengupá Province, which is part of the Boyacá Department. The town sits high up in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes mountains. Its elevation is about 1,350 meters (4,429 feet) above sea level.

Berbeo shares its borders with several other towns. To the east, it borders San Eduardo. To the west, it borders Zetaquirá and Miraflores. Zetaquirá is also to its north, and Miraflores and Páez are to its south.

What's in a Name?

The town of Berbeo has had a few different names over time. It was once known as San Fernando de Aguablanca. It was also called Lengupá. Since 1913, the town has been named Berbeo. This name honors a person named Juan Francisco Berbeo.

A Glimpse into History

Long before the Spanish arrived, the area where Berbeo is now was home to the Muisca. They were an indigenous group living in Colombia. People have found ancient rock carvings, called petroglyphs, in Berbeo. These carvings show the art and history of the Muisca people.

Modern Berbeo was officially started on April 23, 1743. It was founded by a group of religious people called Jesuits.

What People Do There

The main way people in Berbeo make a living is through agriculture. This means they grow crops. Two of the most important crops grown in Berbeo are coffee and a type of tomato called chonto tomatoes.

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In Spanish: Berbeo para niños