Guática facts for kids
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Guática
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Location of the municipality and town of Guática in the Risaralda Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Risaralda Department | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 95 km2 (37 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,820 m (5,971 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 12,423 | ||
| • Density | 130.8/km2 (338.7/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 3,996 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Website | Official Site: http://www.guatica-risaralda.gov.co/ | ||
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Guática is a town and a municipality (which is like a local government area) in the Risaralda Department of Colombia. It's about 93 kilometers (about 58 miles) from Pereira, the capital city of the department. In 2023, about 12,423 people lived in Guática.
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History of Guática
Guática was first founded in 1537 by Don Ruy de Vanegas, who was a lieutenant (a military officer) working for Sebastián de Belalcázar. A priest named Esteban de Guevara also helped with the founding. The town got its name from Cacique Guática, who was an important leader in the Santa Maria Valley.
Many people also consider March 8, 1627, as another important founding date. This was when Lesmes de Espinoza y Saravia, representing the Royal court of Spain, made an official decision about the town.
Around 1860, people from the Antioquia region founded a new town nearby. This town later became known as San Clemente, Risaralda.
Guática's Changing Status
In 1868, Guática became a corregimiento, which is a small local administrative area. It was part of the District of Quinchía and was called Nazareth. Later, in 1892, the District of Nazareth was created, and Guática became its main town. In 1905, the name of Nazareth was changed to San Clemente.
Finally, on April 22, 1921, Guática was officially declared a municipio (a larger administrative area, like a county). San Clemente became its main town.
Culture and Fun in Guática
Guática has many cultural places where people can learn and enjoy themselves. These include The Cultural House of Guatica and The Cultural House of Santa Ana. There's also The Community Center of San Clemente and the Lions Club.
Music and Dance
The town is full of music and dance! You can find folkloric dance groups, orchestras, and music bands. There's even a special youth music band. Many local peasant musical groups also share their traditional music.
Places to Visit
For visitors and locals, Guática offers great spots for fun and relaxation.
- It has a beautiful botanical garden where you can see many plants.
- There's a multisports center for different games.
- You can enjoy activities at the Guática River.
- The Guillermo Medina Mesa Stadium is great for sports.
- Most villages in the municipality have soccer and basketball courts.
Local Celebrations
Guática loves to celebrate!
- They have celebrations for Guática's anniversary.
- Traditional festivities honor the Virgen del Carmen.
- There are sugarcane festivities in Santa Ana.
- Water festivities are held in San Clemente.
Climate of Guática
Guática is located 1820 metres (about 5,971 feet) above sea level. Because it's so high up, the town has a subtropical highland climate. This means it has mild temperatures all year round. The average temperature is about 20 °C (68 °F).
See also
In Spanish: Guática para niños
