Boavita facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boavita
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Municipality and town
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Church of Boavita
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Location of the municipality and town of Boavita in the Boyacá department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | ||
| Province | Northern Boyacá Province | ||
| Founded | 9 February 1613 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 159 km2 (61 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,114 m (6,936 ft) | ||
| Population
(2015)
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| • Municipality and town | 7,079 | ||
| • Density | 44.52/km2 (115.3/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 2,929 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.boavita-boyaca.gov.co/ | ||
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Boavita is a charming town and municipality in the country of Colombia. It's part of the Boyacá Department, located in the northern area. The town center of Boavita sits high up in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes mountains. It's about 2,114 meters (6,936 feet) above sea level. This means it has cool mountain air! Boavita is about 184 kilometers (114 miles) away from Tunja, which is the capital city of the Boyacá Department.
Boavita shares its borders with several other places. To the north, it's next to Capitanejo and the Nevado River. To the east, you'll find San Mateo and La Uvita. On the west side are Tipacoque and Soatá. Finally, to the south, it borders Susacón.
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What Does the Name Boavita Mean?
The name "Boavita" comes from the ancient Chibcha language. It doesn't mean "good life" as some might think. Instead, its true meaning is "Point on the hill worshipping the Sun" or "Gate of the Sun." This shows how important the sun was to the people who lived here long ago.
A Glimpse into Boavita's Past
Long before the Spanish arrived, the area where Boavita is today was home to a group of people called the "Guavitas." They were part of the Laches and Muisca tribes. These tribes had their own leaders, called caciques. The local cacique of the Guavitas was loyal to a powerful leader known as the Tundama from Duitama.
Modern Boavita was officially founded on February 9, 1613. It was established by a person named Sr. Hugarte. This date marks the beginning of the town as we know it today.
What Keeps Boavita's Economy Going?
The people of Boavita mainly earn their living through a few key activities. These include agriculture (farming), livestock farming (raising animals), and mining.
- Farming: Farmers in Boavita grow many different crops. Some of the most important ones are dates, sugarcane, yuca (also known as cassava), coffee, and cotton. They also grow common foods like potatoes, maize (corn), chick peas, beans, peas, wheat, and arracacha (a root vegetable).
- Mining: The main mining activity in Boavita is the extraction of carbon (coal). This resource is important for energy and other industries.
Boavita's Climate: What's the Weather Like?
Boavita has a special type of weather called a subtropical highland climate. This means that the temperatures stay moderate and pleasant throughout the entire year. It's not too hot and not too cold, making it a comfortable place to live.
| Climate data for Boavita, elevation 2,150 m (7,050 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25.3 (77.5) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.2 (77.4) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.2 (73.8) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24 (75) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 17.9 (64.2) |
18.0 (64.4) |
18.1 (64.6) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.1 (62.8) |
17.1 (62.8) |
16.9 (62.4) |
17.2 (63.0) |
17.1 (62.8) |
16.9 (62.4) |
17.1 (62.8) |
17.4 (63.3) |
17.4 (63.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 10.7 (51.3) |
11.1 (52.0) |
11.6 (52.9) |
12.2 (54.0) |
12.2 (54.0) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.2 (52.2) |
11.3 (52.3) |
11.2 (52.2) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.1 (52.0) |
11.5 (52.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 43.0 (1.69) |
66.6 (2.62) |
102.4 (4.03) |
191.5 (7.54) |
166.2 (6.54) |
81.5 (3.21) |
61.0 (2.40) |
76.1 (3.00) |
110.6 (4.35) |
180.3 (7.10) |
139.4 (5.49) |
62.9 (2.48) |
1,281.5 (50.45) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 7 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 193 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 71 | 71 | 73 | 79 | 81 | 79 | 77 | 75 | 77 | 80 | 80 | 77 | 77 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 241.8 | 197.6 | 186.0 | 141.0 | 133.3 | 141.0 | 161.2 | 158.1 | 147.0 | 155.0 | 171.0 | 210.8 | 2,043.8 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 7.8 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.7 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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The beautiful Church of Boavita
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The Church decorated for Christmas
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A colonial house at sunset
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A view from outside the town center
See also
In Spanish: Boavita para niños
