Cota, Cundinamarca facts for kids
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Cota
Gota
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Municipality and town
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Aerial view of Cota and the Bogotá River
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Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
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 Cota
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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| Province | Central Savanna Province | |
| Founded | 29 November 1604 | |
| Founded by | Diego Gómez de Mena | |
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| • Municipality and town | 53.68 km2 (20.73 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 3.17 km2 (1.22 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 2,566 m (8,419 ft) | |
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality and town | 32,691 | |
| • Density | 609.00/km2 (1,577.30/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 20,462 | |
| • Urban density | 6,455/km2 (16,718/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Website | Official website: http://www.cota-cundinamarca.gov.co/ | |
Cota is a town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Cundinamarca area, specifically in the Central Savanna Province. Cota is very close to Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia, about 26 kilometers (16 miles) away. The town center of Cota is high up, at about 2,566 meters (8,419 feet) above sea level. Cota shares its borders with Chía to the north, Funza to the south, Suba (which is part of Bogotá) to the east, and Tenjo to the west.
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A Look Back: Cota's History
Long ago, before the Spanish arrived in Colombia, the area around Cota was home to the Muisca. They were organized into a large group called the Muisca Confederation. The powerful ruler of Bacatá, known as the zipa, was in charge of Cota.
The Muisca people called the town Gota. This name might have been a person's name, or it could have come from the word cota, which means "curl". Even today, some Muisca people still live in Cota.
Modern Cota was officially founded on November 29, 1604, by a person named Diego Gómez de Mena.
Cota's Economy: What People Do
Cota has a small economy, which means it doesn't produce a huge amount of goods. Most of the work here is in agriculture. Farmers in Cota mainly grow vegetables like cabbage and lettuce.
Learning in Cota: Schools and Programs
Because Cota is close to Bogotá and has a peaceful environment, many schools have chosen to set up their campuses here. These schools offer a quiet place for students to learn.
Some of the schools in Cota include:
- Oakland Colegio Campestre
- Nuevo Gimnasio Cristiano
- Colegio Refous
- Colegio José Max León
- Summerhill School
- Colegio Gimnasio Campestre Los Sauces
- Gimnasio El Portillo
- Colegio Nuevo Reino de Granda
- Colegio Nuestra Señora del Rosario
- Jardín Gimnasio Campestre El Shadai
- Colegio Gimnasio Campestre San Francisco de Sales
Since 2009, Cota has also been home to a special educational program from NASA called Colombia Space School. You can learn more about it here: Colombia Space School.
Public Schools in Cota
Cota also has public schools for students:
- I.E.D. Enrique Pardo Parra (located in the urban, or town, area)
- I.E.D. Institute Parcels (located in the rural, or countryside, area)
Famous People from Cota
- Juan Pablo Forero, a professional cyclist.
Images for kids
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A beautiful sunrise in Cota, Cundinamarca.
See also
In Spanish: Cota (Cundinamarca) para niños
