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Nobsa

Municipality and town

Church of Nobsa

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Location of the municipality and town of Nobsa in the Boyacá Department of Colombia

Country

Colombia

Department

Boyacá Department

Province

Sugamuxi Province

Founded

9 January 1593

Founded by

Jerónimo Holguín & Misael Millán

Area

• Municipality and town

55.39 km² (21.39 sq mi)

• Urban

13.9 km² (5.4 sq mi)

Elevation

2,510 m (8,230 ft)

Population

(2015)

• Municipality and town

16,271

• Density

293.75/km² (760.82/sq mi)

• Urban

6,389

Time zone

UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Website

Official website: http://www.nobsa-boyaca.gov.co/

Nobsa is a town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá Department, which is a part of the Sugamuxi Province. The main area of Nobsa is situated high up in the Altiplano Cundiboyacense region. It is about 125 kilometres (78 mi) away from Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia.

The town sits at an elevation of about 2,510 metres (8,230 ft) above sea level. Other parts of the municipality are even higher, ranging from 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) to 3,300 metres (10,800 ft). The Chicamocha River flows through Nobsa. The municipality shares its borders with several other towns, including Santa Rosa de Viterbo, Floresta, Corrales, Tópaga, and Tibasosa.

What Does Nobsa Mean?
A Look at Nobsa's Past
How People Make a Living in Nobsa
Nobsa's Weather
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What Does Nobsa Mean?

The name Nobsa comes from the ancient Chibcha language. In Chibcha, Nobsa means "Decent bath of today."

A Look at Nobsa's Past

Before the Spanish arrived, the area where Nobsa is now was home to the Muisca people. They lived in a group of communities called the Muisca Confederation. The Nobsa area was ruled by a leader known as the Tundama from the nearby town of Tundama.

The modern town of Nobsa was officially founded on January 9, 1593. It was established by two people named Jerónimo Holguín and Misael Millán.

How People Make a Living in Nobsa

The main ways people earn money in Nobsa are through:

Agriculture: This means growing crops and farming.
Livestock farming: Raising animals like cows, sheep, or pigs.
Mining: Digging for natural resources, mostly limestone.
Furniture production: Making furniture out of wood.

Nobsa's Weather

Nobsa has a specific type of weather because of its high elevation. Here's a quick look at the climate:

Climate data for Nobsa (Belencito), elevation 2,530 m (8,300 ft), (1981–2010)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	23.7 (74.7)	23.8 (74.8)	23.6 (74.5)	22.2 (72.0)	21.8 (71.2)	21.1 (70.0)	20.7 (69.3)	21.0 (69.8)	21.4 (70.5)	22.0 (71.6)	22.3 (72.1)	22.5 (72.5)	22.1 (71.8)
Daily mean °C (°F)	15.8 (60.4)	16.1 (61.0)	16.2 (61.2)	16.0 (60.8)	15.7 (60.3)	15.3 (59.5)	14.9 (58.8)	15.0 (59.0)	15.1 (59.2)	15.4 (59.7)	15.8 (60.4)	15.6 (60.1)	15.6 (60.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	7.6 (45.7)	8.0 (46.4)	9.1 (48.4)	10.0 (50.0)	10.0 (50.0)	9.3 (48.7)	8.8 (47.8)	8.7 (47.7)	8.5 (47.3)	9.2 (48.6)	9.3 (48.7)	8.3 (46.9)	8.9 (48.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	33.0 (1.30)	37.0 (1.46)	77.1 (3.04)	115.3 (4.54)	108.3 (4.26)	53.9 (2.12)	50.9 (2.00)	44.4 (1.75)	64.1 (2.52)	102.7 (4.04)	88.0 (3.46)	44.7 (1.76)	819.3 (32.26)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm)	6	8	13	17	17	14	14	14	14	17	14	10	152
Average relative humidity (%)	71	70	73	76	77	76	76	75	75	77	78	75	75
Mean monthly sunshine hours	207.7	163.7	148.8	111.0	120.9	129.0	145.7	136.4	120.0	117.8	138.0	182.9	1,721.9
Mean daily sunshine hours	6.7	5.8	4.8	3.7	3.9	4.3	4.7	4.4	4.0	3.8	4.6	5.9	4.7
Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales