Falan facts for kids
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Falan
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Falan in the Tolima Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Tolima Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 187.5 km2 (72.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 990 m (3,250 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,204 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Falan is a town and a special kind of area called a municipality in the Tolima region of Colombia. It's located about 990 meters (around 3,248 feet) above sea level. In 2017, about 9,204 people lived there. The total area of Falan is about 187.5 square kilometers.
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Discover Falan's History
Falan has a long and interesting history. It was first settled by native groups like the Guandecas and Pomponáes tribes even before the year 1539.
Early European Encounters
In 1539, a Spanish explorer named Baltazar Maldonado was one of the first Europeans to find this area. Later, in the mid-1500s, more Spanish conquistadors (explorers and conquerors) arrived.
The Search for Gold and Silver
In the mid-1700s, Spanish settlers came to Falan. They were looking for valuable metals like silver and gold in the nearby mountains. They named their new community "Rosario de Lajas." There was a very important mine nearby called Santa Ana. Because so much ore came from this mine, people soon started calling the community "Santa Ana" too.
How Falan Got Its Name
The name of the municipality changed again in 1930. It was renamed Falan to honor a famous poet named Diego Fallón Carrión. He was born in the region, and the town wanted to remember him.
What Falan Produces
The local economy of Falan mostly depends on farming. Many people work in agriculture.
- Crops: Farmers in Falan grow many different crops. These include coffee, cacao (used to make chocolate), yucca, and maize (corn). They also grow panelera cane (for making a type of unrefined sugar), bananas, and various fruits.
- Wood: Besides farming, wood is also harvested from the forests around the municipality.
See also
- In Spanish: Falan para niños
