Busbanzá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Busbanzá
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Municipality and town
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Park and chapel Busbanzá
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Location of the municipality and town of Busbanzá in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | ||
| Province | Tundama Province | ||
| Founded | 5 January 1602 | ||
| Founded by | Luis Enríquez | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 22.5 km2 (8.7 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,472 m (8,110 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 1,156 | ||
| • Density | 51.38/km2 (133.1/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 442 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.busbanza-boyaca.gov.co/index.shtml#1 | ||
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Busbanzá is a small town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá Department, which is a part of the Tundama Province. Busbanzá is about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) away from the city of Sogamoso. It shares its borders with Betéitiva to the north, Corrales to the east and south, and Floresta to the west.
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A Look at History
Early Inhabitants
The first people to live in the Busbanzá area came from the Eastern Llanos. They settled near a lake that used to be there. These early settlers were the ancestors of the Muisca of Busbanzá.
They were part of a group of communities called cacicazgos in the Iraka Valley. Other communities included Gámeza, Tobasía, Firavitoba, Iza, Pesca, Toca, Tota, Yaconí, Guaquira, and Monquirá.
Muisca Beliefs
The Muisca people believed in a god named Bochica. He was a bearded messenger god who taught them how to organize their society. He supposedly told the leaders of Busbanzá, Gámeza, Pesca, and Toca to choose a new ruler and priest. This leader would serve at the Sun Temple in Sogamoso. The choice would switch between leaders from Firavitoba and Tobasía.
Spanish Arrival and Founding
On September 4, 1537, Spanish conquistadores arrived in the Iraka Valley. They took control of the area. The modern town of Busbanzá was officially founded later, on January 5, 1602. The name Busbanzá comes from a local leader known as cacique Boazá.
What People Do Here
The main ways people make a living in Busbanzá are through agriculture and livestock farming. Farmers grow crops like potatoes, wheat, barley, and maize. Raising animals is also an important part of the local economy.
Famous People
- Rodolfo Torres, a professional cyclist, was born in Busbanzá.
Gallery
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Central square
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Road view
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Park
See also
In Spanish: Busbanzá para niños
