Cogua facts for kids
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Cogua
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Central square of Cogua
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current city of pure water
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Location of the town and municipality of Cogua in the Cundinamarca Department.
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 Cogua
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Departamento | Cundinamarca | ||
| Province | Central Savanna Province | ||
| Founded | 23 August 1604 | ||
| Founded by | Lorenzo de Terrones | ||
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| • City | 113 km2 (44 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 14 km2 (5 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,600 m (8,500 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • City | 22,361 | ||
| • Density | 197.9/km2 (512.5/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 7,736 | ||
| Demonym(s) | Coguan | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 | ||
| Area code(s) | 1 | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.cogua-cundinamarca.gov.co/ | ||
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Cogua (pronounced "KOH-gwa") is a small town and a larger area called a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Cundinamarca region, which is like a state.
Cogua is found in the northern part of the Bogotá savanna. This is a high, flat area near the capital city, Bogotá. The town center is about 2,600 meters (8,530 feet) above sea level. It is also about 50 kilometers (31 miles) away from Bogotá. Cogua shares its borders with other towns. To the north is Tausa, to the east is Nemocón, to the west is Pacho, and to the south is Zipaquirá.
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What Does the Name Cogua Mean?
The name Cogua comes from the Chibcha language. This language was spoken by the Muisca people long ago. In their language, Cogua means "Support of the hill."
A Look Back: Cogua's History
Before the Spanish arrived, the area where Cogua is now was home to the Muisca people. They were an advanced civilization living on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, a high plateau.
Cogua was an important place because it was located between two major sources of halite, which is rock salt. These salt sources were in the towns of Zipaquirá and Nemocón. Salt was a very important part of the Muisca economy. They used it for trading with other groups.
The modern town of Cogua was officially started on August 23, 1604. It was founded by a person named Lorenzo de Terrones.
How People Make a Living in Cogua
The main ways people earn money in Cogua are through agriculture and livestock farming. Agriculture means growing crops like vegetables and grains. Livestock farming means raising animals such as cows, pigs, or chickens.
A large body of water called the Neusa Reservoir is also located within the Cogua area. This reservoir is important for water and local activities.
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Church of Cogua
See also
In Spanish: Cogua para niños
