Fosca, Cundinamarca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fosca
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
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 Fosca
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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| Province | Eastern Province | |
| Founded | uncertain | |
| Founded by | uncertain, see text | |
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| • Municipality and town | 126.02 km2 (48.66 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 0.19 km2 (0.07 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 2,080 m (6,820 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 7,524 | |
| • Density | 59.705/km2 (154.635/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 1,916 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Website | Official website: http://www.fosca-cundinamarca.gov.co/ | |
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Fosca is a small town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Eastern Province, which is part of the Cundinamarca department. Fosca is nestled in the Ubaque Valley.
The town's center is about 62 kilometers (38 miles) from Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia. It sits at an altitude of 2080 meters (6824 feet) above sea level. Fosca shares its borders with several other towns. To the north are Cáqueza and Une. To the east is Quetame, and to the south is Guayabetal. To the west, Fosca borders Gutiérrez.
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A Look Back: Fosca's History
Ancient Times: First Inhabitants
Long before the Spanish arrived in Colombia, the area where Fosca is now was home to indigenous tribes. These included the Mau (also called Maco) and Guaypi (or Buchipa) people.
The Muisca, who lived north of this region, were very organized. They had a special group of brave warriors called guechas. These warriors were stationed in Fosca to protect the Muisca. They defended their land from the Guayupe people, who lived south of Fosca.
How Fosca Was Founded
The exact story of how Fosca was discovered and founded is a bit unclear. There are three main ideas about its beginning:
- Some say that Nikolaus Federmann founded the town on September 1, 1538.
- Others believe that Captain Pedro de Limpias discovered Fosca. He reached the area on February 5, 1538, during his trip from the Llanos Orientales.
- A third story suggests that Juan de Valcárcel passed through the area on February 5, 1627. He then moved the town center to a different location.
What Fosca Does: Its Economy
The economy of Fosca mainly focuses on two things: agriculture and livestock farming. This means people grow crops and raise animals.
The main crops grown in Fosca include:
See also
In Spanish: Fosca para niños
