Nuevo Colón facts for kids
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Nuevo Colón
Chiriví
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Municipality and town
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Central square of Nuevo Colón
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Location of the municipality and town of Nuevo Colón in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | ||
| Province | Márquez Province | ||
| Founded | 15 October 1783 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 0.28582 km2 (0.11036 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 0.04492 km2 (0.01734 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2015)
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| • Municipality and town | 6,559 | ||
| • Urban | 1,300 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Nuevo Colón is a town and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá Department, which is like a state or province. This town is part of the Márquez Province region.
The main part of Nuevo Colón is about 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) above sea level. It sits on a high plateau called the Altiplano Cundiboyacense. The town is about 34 kilometres (21 mi) away from Tunja, which is the capital city of the Boyacá Department. Nuevo Colón shares its borders with several other towns. To the north, it borders Boyacá, Boyacá, Ventaquemada, and Jenesano. To the south, it borders Tibaná and Turmequé. Tibaná is also to the east, and Turmequé and Ventaquemada are to the west.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Nuevo Colón
Nuevo Colón was not always called by its current name. Long ago, before the Spanish arrived, this area was known as Chiriví. This name came from the Chibcha language, spoken by the Muisca people. In their language, Chiriví meant "our."
The town officially received the name Nuevo Colón in 1907.
A Glimpse into Nuevo Colón's Past
Before the Spanish came, Chiriví was part of the lands ruled by the hoa of Hunza. The hoa was a powerful Muisca leader.
In 1537, a Spanish explorer named Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada traveled through Nuevo Colón. He was on his way to find the famous emerald mines of Somondoco. He was also heading towards Tunja, which was then called Hunza.
After the Spanish founded Tunja, Chiriví became part of an encomienda. This was a system where Spanish settlers were given control over indigenous people and their lands. Gonzalo Suárez Rendón was in charge of this area.
The first Christian missionaries visited Nuevo Colón in 1556. The first church was built in 1776. The modern town of Nuevo Colón was officially founded on October 15, 1783. The orange color on the town's coat of arms represents the skin color of the native Muisca people.
Understanding Nuevo Colón's Climate
Nuevo Colón has a subtropical highland climate. This means it has mild temperatures all year round. It's not too hot and not too cold.
From April to November, the weather is cool and it often rains. The months from December to March are usually warmer and drier.
| Climate data for Nuevo Colón, elevation 2,438 m (7,999 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.9 (71.4) |
22.1 (71.8) |
21.8 (71.2) |
20.6 (69.1) |
19.7 (67.5) |
18.0 (64.4) |
17.2 (63.0) |
17.5 (63.5) |
18.8 (65.8) |
19.8 (67.6) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.9 (69.6) |
19.9 (67.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 14.7 (58.5) |
14.8 (58.6) |
15.1 (59.2) |
15.0 (59.0) |
14.6 (58.3) |
13.9 (57.0) |
13.3 (55.9) |
13.4 (56.1) |
13.9 (57.0) |
14.4 (57.9) |
14.7 (58.5) |
14.6 (58.3) |
14.4 (57.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.1 (48.4) |
9.7 (49.5) |
10.3 (50.5) |
10.9 (51.6) |
11.0 (51.8) |
10.5 (50.9) |
10.0 (50.0) |
9.9 (49.8) |
9.5 (49.1) |
10.0 (50.0) |
10.3 (50.5) |
9.6 (49.3) |
10.1 (50.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 16.1 (0.63) |
28.6 (1.13) |
54.1 (2.13) |
84.0 (3.31) |
108.7 (4.28) |
115.3 (4.54) |
124.3 (4.89) |
102.8 (4.05) |
76.1 (3.00) |
96.3 (3.79) |
71.6 (2.82) |
31.0 (1.22) |
908.7 (35.78) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 6 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 208 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 82 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 83 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 195.3 | 158.1 | 151.9 | 111.0 | 105.4 | 87.0 | 89.9 | 99.2 | 126.0 | 136.4 | 150.0 | 186.0 | 1,596.2 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 6.3 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 4.4 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
What Drives Nuevo Colón's Economy?
The economy of Nuevo Colón mostly depends on agriculture. About 80% of what the town produces comes from growing fruits.
Farmers in Nuevo Colón grow many different kinds of fruits, such as:
They also grow special Colombian fruits like:
- curuba
- tree tomato
- papayuela
- feijoa
- granadilla
- uchuva
Besides fruits, people in Nuevo Colón also grow other crops. These include potatoes, beans, and maize (corn).
Images for kids
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Central square
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Bust of Simón Bolívar
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Monument to the farmer
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Fruit cultivation
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Fruit cultivation
See also
In Spanish: Nuevo Colón para niños
