Lenguazaque facts for kids
Lenguazaque is a town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Cundinamarca area. This town sits high up in the Andes mountains. It is about 116 kilometers (72 miles) from Bogotá, the capital city. Lenguazaque is surrounded by other towns like Guachetá, Ubaté, Cucunubá, and Villapinzón.
Quick facts for kids
Lenguazaque
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Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
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 Lenguazaque
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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| Province | Ubaté Province | ||
| Founded | 13 March 1537 | ||
| Founded by | Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 153.6 km2 (59.3 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,589 m (8,494 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 10,268 | ||
| • Density | 66.849/km2 (173.14/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 2,282 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
The History of Lenguazaque
Before the Spanish arrived, the area of Lenguazaque was part of the Muisca Confederation. This was a group of indigenous people. They lived in the central highlands of Colombia. The zaque of Tunja ruled this land.
A Spanish explorer named Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada founded modern Lenguazaque. He did this on March 13, 1537. This happened early in his journey to conquer the region.
The name Lenguazaque comes from the Chibcha language. This was the language of the Muisca people. It means "end of the reign of the zaque".
What People Do in Lenguazaque
The main way people earn money in Lenguazaque is through coal mining. Many people work in the mines.
Agriculture is also very important. Farmers grow many different crops. The most common crop is potatoes. They also grow smaller amounts of peas, maize (corn), barley, and wheat.
