Cómbita facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cómbita
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Municipality and town
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Church of Cómbita
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Location of the municipality and town of Cómbita in the Boyacá Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | |
| Province | Central Boyacá Province | |
| Founded | 1586 | |
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| • Municipality and town | 149 km2 (58 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 85.6 km2 (33.1 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 2,825 m (9,268 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 14,632 | |
| • Density | 98.2/km2 (254.3/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 1,107 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Website | Official website: http://www.combita-boyaca.gov.co/ | |
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Cómbita is a small town and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá Department, which is a part of the Central Boyacá Province. Cómbita sits on a high plain called the Altiplano Cundiboyacense. It is surrounded by other towns like Arcabuco and Sotaquirá. The capital city of the department, Tunja, is only about 8.5 kilometers (5.3 miles) away.
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A Look Back: Cómbita's History
Long before the Spanish arrived, the area of Cómbita was home to the Muisca. They were an organized group of people living in what was called the Muisca Confederation. The main leader of the northern Muisca was known as the zaque of Hunza, which is now the city of Tunja. The local leader, or cacique, of Cómbita was loyal to this zaque.
In the Chibcha language, which the Muisca spoke, the name Cómbita has a special meaning. It can mean "Hand of the jaguar and wheel of life." Another meaning is "Force of the summit."
The modern town of Cómbita was officially founded in the year 1586.
What Cómbita Makes: Economy
The people of Cómbita mostly work in agriculture. They grow many different crops. Some of the main crops include potatoes, barley, wheat, maize (corn), and peas. Besides farming, livestock farming is also an important activity. This means raising animals like cattle for food or other products.
Famous Faces from Cómbita
Cómbita is the birthplace of several well-known people.
- Pedro Medina Avendaño: A Colombian lawyer and a poet.
- Nairo Quintana: A very famous professional cyclist. He has won major races like the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España. He also finished second twice in the Tour de France (in 2013 and 2015).
- Dayer Quintana: Also a professional cyclist and Nairo's brother.
- Ismael Sarmiento: A former professional cyclist.
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See also
In Spanish: Cómbita para niños
