Pesca facts for kids
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Pesca
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Municipality and town
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| Etymology: Muysccubun: "Strong enclosure" | |||
Location of the municipality and town of Pesca in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | ||
| Province | Sugamuxi Province | ||
| Founded | 20 December 1548 | ||
| Founded by | Juan de Sanct Martín | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 282 km2 (109 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,858 m (9,377 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 8,032 | ||
| • Density | 28.48/km2 (73.77/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 2,004 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.pesca-boyaca.gov.co/ | ||
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Pesca is a small town and a special area called a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá Department, which is part of the Sugamuxi Province. This town sits high up in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes mountains. The altitude here ranges from about 2,540 meters (8,333 feet) to 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) above sea level.
Pesca is about 108 kilometers (67 miles) west of Tunja, the capital city of the Boyacá Department. It shares its borders with several other towns. To the north is Firavitoba, and to the northeast is Iza. On its northwest side is Tuta, while Tota is to the east. To the south, you'll find Zetaquirá, and to the southwest are Rondón and Siachoque. Finally, Toca is located to the west of Pesca.
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What Does Pesca Mean?
The name "Pesca" comes from the Chibcha language, which was spoken by the Muisca. In their language, "Pesca" means "strong enclosure."
A Look at Pesca's History
Before the Spanish arrived in the 1530s, the area where Pesca is now located was part of a large group of communities called the Muisca Confederation. This confederation was made up of different Muisca leaders. Some were called zaques and lived in Hunza, while others were zipas ruling from Muyquytá. There were also caciques who governed other areas.
Pesca was under the rule of the iraca from the sacred City of the Sun, Sugamuxi. Today, this city is known as Sogamoso. The modern town of Pesca was officially founded by a person named Juan de Sanct Martín on December 20, 1548.
How People Make a Living in Pesca
The main ways people earn money in Pesca are through agriculture and livestock farming. Farmers in Pesca grow many different crops. These include important foods like potatoes, maize (corn), and wheat. They also grow vegetables such as peas and beans. Another crop they grow is called ibias, which is a type of tuber.
Famous People from Pesca
Pesca is the hometown of some well-known athletes.
- Víctor Herrera is a former professional cyclist.
- Miguel Ángel López is also a professional cyclist.
See also
In Spanish: Pesca (Boyacá) para niños
