Guayabal de Síquima facts for kids
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Guayabal de Síquima
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Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
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 Guayabal de Síquima
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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| Elevation | 1,630 m (5,350 ft) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Guayabal de Síquima is a town and a municipality in Colombia. It's located in the department of Cundinamarca. People sometimes call it "The Golden Gate of the Central Magdalena."
This town is about 69 kilometers (around 43 miles) away from Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia. Guayabal de Síquima is found in a hilly area known as the Western Zone of the Eastern Mountains. Its main town sits at about 4°52’ North and 74°28’ West.
Guayabal de Síquima shares its borders with several other municipalities. To the northeast, it borders Villeta. To the west, you'll find Bituima. Albán is to the north, and Anolaima is to the south.
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History of Guayabal de Síquima
Guayabal de Síquima was officially started in 1721. This happened when Father Luis Calvo Vasallo became the parish priest for the area. He led the effort to build the first homes.
Early Settlements and Construction
Father Luis Calvo Vasallo helped build 22 houses made of bareque. These were traditional homes built with a mix of mud and straw. He also helped build 5 houses with mud walls. These homes were placed around what is now the main park of the town.
How the Town Was Organized
In 1739, the area of Guayabal de Síquima was divided into four main parts. Each part had a special name with a meaning.
- Chiniata: This zone was named to honor an old indigenous leader or Cacique.
- El Trigo: This name means "the wheat." It was given because this area was where wheat was first grown in the region.
- Resguardo: This name means "refuge" or "defense." It was named after what the native people called Muizane.
- Manoa: This zone was named in memory of another ancient Cacique from the region.
See also
- In Spanish: Guayabal de Síquima para niños
