La Capilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Capilla
La Capilla de Tenza
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Municipality and town
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View of La Capilla
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Location of the municipality and town of La Capilla in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | ||
| Province | Eastern Boyacá Province | ||
| Founded | 13 November 1793 | ||
| Founded by | Juan de la Cruz Aguirre | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 57.26 km2 (22.11 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,600 m (5,200 ft) | ||
| Population
(2015)
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| • Municipality and town | 2,550 | ||
| • Density | 44.53/km2 (115.34/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 972 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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La Capilla is a town and a special area (called a municipality) in Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá Department, specifically in the Eastern Boyacá Province. The main part of the town sits high up, about 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above sea level. This area is part of the beautiful Tenza Valley.
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What's in a Name?
La Capilla was first known as La Capilla de Tenza. This name came from a special event. People believed that Our Lady of Candle appeared near the village. Because of this, a small church, called a chapel (capilla in Spanish), was built. That's how the town got its name, La Capilla.
A Look Back in Time
The very first people to live in the area of La Capilla were the Muisca. They were a group of people who lived in a loose confederation. The Muisca in this specific area were connected to the leaders (called caciques) of nearby towns like Garagoa, Sutatenza, and Somondoco.
In 1537, a Spanish explorer named Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada traveled through the Tenza Valley. He and his soldiers were on their way to the lands of the zaque (another Muisca leader) in Hunza.
Modern La Capilla was officially founded on November 13, 1793. The person who founded it was Juan de la Cruz Aguirre.
Where is La Capilla?
La Capilla is surrounded by other towns and areas.
- To its north are the towns of Úmbita and Pachavita.
- To its south are Tenza and the Cundinamarca Department.
- To its west is the Cundinamarca Department.
- To its east are Pachavita and Tenza.
How People Make a Living
The main way people in La Capilla earn money is through farming. They grow different crops like cucumbers, tomatoes, and beans.
Quick Facts About La Capilla
- Market Day: Mondays are when people gather for the market.
- Distance from Tunja: La Capilla is about 92 kilometres (57 mi) away from Tunja, a larger city.
- Average Temperature: The weather is usually mild, with an average temperature of about 18 °C (64 °F).
- Local Name: People from La Capilla are called Capillense.
Gallery
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The main church in La Capilla.
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The church with a view of the Cuchavira mountain.
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This is the old chapel from 1929, which gave the town its name.
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The Peña de la Virgen hill, a popular spot.
See also
In Spanish: La Capilla (Boyacá) para niños
