Chinavita facts for kids
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Chinavita
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Municipality and town
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Interior of the church of Chinavita
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Location of the municipality and town of Chinavita in the Boyacá department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | |
| Province | Neira Province | |
| Founded | 12 September 1822 | |
| Founded by | José Joaquín Ramírez Zubieta | |
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| • Municipality and town | 148 km2 (57 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 0.39 km2 (0.15 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,763 m (5,784 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 3,528 | |
| • Density | 23.84/km2 (61.74/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 1,219 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Website | Official website: http://www.chinavita-boyaca.gov.co/ | |
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Chinavita is a small town and a municipality (like a local government area) in Colombia. It is found in the Boyacá department, which is a part of Colombia. Chinavita is located in the Neira Province.
The main part of Chinavita, called the urban center, is about 39 kilometres (24 mi) away from Tunja. Tunja is the capital city of the Boyacá department. Chinavita is situated on a high plateau known as the Altiplano Cundiboyacense. This area is surrounded by other towns. To the north, it borders Tibaná and Ramiriquí. To the east, it borders Ramiriquí and Miraflores. To the south, it borders Garagoa, and to the west, it borders Pachavita and Úmbita.
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The name Chinavita comes from the Chibcha language. This was the language spoken by the Muisca people long ago. One meaning for Chinavita is "illuminated hilltop." Another idea is that it means "our hill."
Before the Spanish arrived, the area where Chinavita is now was home to the Muisca people. The Muisca were an important group of indigenous people in Colombia. This specific area was controlled by the zaque (a Muisca ruler) from Hunza.
Modern Chinavita was officially founded on September 12, 1822. Before this, it was just a small village or vereda that belonged to the nearby town of Garagoa.
The main ways people earn money in Chinavita are through agriculture (farming) and livestock farming (raising animals). Farmers in Chinavita grow many different crops. These include potatoes, sugarcane, tomatoes, bananas, and coffee. They also grow a plant called fique, which is used to make natural fibers for ropes and bags.
Images for kids
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Interior of the church of Chinavita
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Flag of Chinavita
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Location of Chinavita in Boyacá
See also
In Spanish: Chinavita para niños
