Cuítiva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cuítiva
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Municipality and town
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Church of Cuítiva
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Location of the municipality and town of Cuítiva in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | |
| Province | Sugamuxi Province | |
| Founded | 19 January 1550 | |
| Founded by | Juan de San Martín | |
| Area | ||
| • Municipality and town | 43 km2 (17 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 2,750 m (9,020 ft) | |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Municipality and town | 1,906 | |
| • Density | 44.3/km2 (114.8/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 218 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Website | Official website: http://www.cuitiva-boyaca.gov.co/ | |
Cuítiva is a small town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá Department, within the Sugamuxi Province. The town sits high up in the mountains, about 2,750 meters (9,022 feet) above sea level. It is about 85 kilometers (53 miles) from Tunja, the capital city of the Boyacá Department. Cuítiva is surrounded by other towns like Iza to the north, Sogamoso to the east, Aquitania to the west, and Tota to the south.
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What Does the Name Cuítiva Mean?
The name Cuítiva comes from an old language called Muysccubun. This was the language spoken by the Muisca people. In their language, Cuítiva means "Similarity to the chief."
The Story of Cuítiva
Ancient Times: The Muisca People
Long ago, before the Spanish arrived, the area where Cuítiva is now was home to the Muisca people. They were organized into a group of communities called the Muisca Confederation. The powerful leader, or iraca, from nearby Sugamuxi also ruled over Cuítiva.
Founding of Modern Cuítiva
The modern town of Cuítiva was officially founded on January 19, 1550. It was established by a person named Juan de San Martín.
Honoring an Ancient God
In the main square of Cuítiva, there is a special monument. It honors Bochica, who was a very important messenger god in the Muisca religion.
What People Do in Cuítiva
The main ways people make a living in Cuítiva are through farming and raising animals.
- Farming: Farmers grow crops like potatoes, peas, wheat, maize (corn), and Welsh onions.
- Livestock Farming: People also raise different kinds of animals.
Climate in Cuítiva
Cuítiva has a cool mountain climate. Here is some information about the weather there:
| Climate data for Cuítiva (Tunel El), elevation 3,000 m (9,800 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) | 16.9 (62.4) |
16.8 (62.2) |
17.0 (62.6) |
16.3 (61.3) |
15.8 (60.4) |
14.9 (58.8) |
14.5 (58.1) |
14.5 (58.1) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.7 (60.3) |
16.1 (61.0) |
16.6 (61.9) |
15.8 (60.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 11.6 (52.9) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.4 (52.5) |
10.9 (51.6) |
10.9 (51.6) |
11.2 (52.2) |
11.4 (52.5) |
11.6 (52.9) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.5 (52.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 6.8 (44.2) |
7.3 (45.1) |
7.6 (45.7) |
8.2 (46.8) |
8.5 (47.3) |
8.2 (46.8) |
7.7 (45.9) |
7.7 (45.9) |
7.5 (45.5) |
7.6 (45.7) |
7.9 (46.2) |
7.4 (45.3) |
7.7 (45.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 17.1 (0.67) |
30.4 (1.20) |
57.2 (2.25) |
95.7 (3.77) |
87.8 (3.46) |
70.1 (2.76) |
77.9 (3.07) |
58.8 (2.31) |
62.5 (2.46) |
87.2 (3.43) |
81.4 (3.20) |
23.9 (0.94) |
749.9 (29.52) |
| Average precipitation days | 4 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 159 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 80 | 81 | 82 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 82 | 84 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 241.8 | 183.5 | 167.4 | 132.0 | 139.5 | 129.0 | 139.5 | 130.2 | 132.0 | 145.7 | 156.0 | 213.9 | 1,910.5 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 7.8 | 6.5 | 5.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 6.9 | 5.2 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Gallery
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A wide view of Cuítiva
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A look at the town center
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The monument honoring Bochica
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A view of the countryside around Cuítiva
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The main church of Cuítiva
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Another view of the church
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A different angle of the church
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The church in Cuítiva
See also
In Spanish: Cuítiva para niños
