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Lache people

Topography of Santander Department The Lache lived in highlands of the eastern part, continuing into Boyacá
Total population
0 (2004)
Regions with significant populations
Santander, Boyacá,  Colombia
Languages
Chibcha
Religion
Traditional
Related ethnic groups
U'wa, Muisca, Guane

The Lache were an ancient group of people who lived in the high mountains of what is now central Colombia. They were mainly farmers, growing crops like corn, potatoes, quinoa, and cotton. The Lache spoke a language called Chibcha. They were part of a larger group of communities known as the Cocuy Confederation.

The Lache often traded goods like salt and special fabrics. They also exchanged food with other groups who spoke Chibcha. These groups included the Muisca, Guane, Pijao, and Chitarero.

A writer named Lucas Fernández de Piedrahita wrote about the Lache in the 1600s. He noted some of their unique cultural practices, including how they raised their children. Today, a neighborhood in Bogotá, Colombia's capital city, is still named Los Laches. This name helps keep the memory of the Lache people alive.

Where the Lache People Lived

The Lache people lived in the high mountain areas of eastern Santander and northern Boyacá. They also lived in a small part of northwestern Casanare. These areas are in modern-day Colombia.

Name	Department	Altitude (m) urban centre	Map
Capitanejo	Santander	1090
Carcasí	Santander	2080
Cepitá	Santander	3000
Cerrito	Santander	2220-4200
Concepción	Santander	2005
Enciso	Santander	1484
Guaca	Santander	2401
Macaravita	Santander	2320
Málaga	Santander	2235
Molagavita	Santander	2196
San Andrés	Santander	1617
San José de Miranda	Santander	2381
San Miguel	Santander	2200
Chiscas	Boyacá	2368
Chita	Boyacá	2964
El Cocuy	Boyacá	2750
El Espino	Boyacá	2128
Guacamayas	Boyacá	2296
Jericó (shared with Muisca)	Boyacá	3100
Panqueba	Boyacá	2258
La Salina	Casanare	1400
San Mateo	Boyacá	2500
La Uvita	Boyacá	2700

See also

In Spanish: Laches (etnia) para niños