La Calera, Cundinamarca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Calera
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Municipality and town
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La Calera viewed from a mountain to the west, just before a storm
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Location of the municipality and town of La Calera in Colombia
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 La Calera
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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| Province | Guavio Province | ||
| Founded | 16 December 1772 | ||
| Founded by | Pedro de Tovar y Buendía | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 326.5 km2 (126.1 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 1.51 km2 (0.58 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,718 m (8,917 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality and town | 29,868 | ||
| • Density | 91.479/km2 (236.93/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 13,470 | ||
| • Urban density | 8,920/km2 (23,100/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.lacalera-cundinamarca.gov.co/ | ||
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La Calera is a lively town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Cundinamarca area, specifically in the Guavio Province.
This town is a popular spot for weekend trips. Many people visit La Calera for its great restaurants. It's only about 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Bogotá, which is the capital city of Colombia. La Calera sits high up in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes mountains. It's east of Bogotá and offers views of parts of the city. La Calera shares its borders with several other towns. To the north, it borders Guasca, Sopó, and Chía. To the east, it borders Guasca and Junín. To the west, it borders Bogotá, and to the south, it borders Choachí and Fómeque.
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What's in a Name?
The name La Calera comes from the word for a limestone mine. Limestone is a type of rock used to make things like cement. So, the town's name tells us about its history with mining.
La Calera's Story
Long ago, before the Spanish arrived, the area where La Calera is now was home to the Muisca. These native people lived in the region. La Calera was part of the lands ruled by a Muisca leader called the zipa. This leader was based in the southern capital city of Bacatá (which is now Bogotá).
The modern town of La Calera was officially started on December 16, 1772. It was founded by a person named Pedro de Tovar y Buendía.
How La Calera Makes Money
The main way people in La Calera make a living is through cement mining. This means they dig up special rocks, like limestone, to create cement. Cement is a very important material used to build roads, buildings, and many other structures.
Famous People from La Calera
- Israel Corredor, a former professional cyclist, was born here.
Images for kids
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Road to La Calera
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The largest Catholic church in La Calera
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Paragliding over San Rafael Reservoir
See also
In Spanish: La Calera (Cundinamarca) para niños
