Piedecuesta facts for kids
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Piedecuesta
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Location of the municipality and town of Piedecuesta in the Santander Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Santander Department | ||
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| • Municipality and city | 484.6 km2 (187.1 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 11.2 km2 (4.3 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,005 m (3,297 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and city | 182,959 | ||
| • Density | 377.55/km2 (977.84/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 150,483 | ||
| • Urban density | 13,440/km2 (34,800/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Piedecuestano, -a | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Piedecuesta (Spanish pronunciation: [pjeðeˈkwesta]) is a city and municipality in Colombia, South America. It is located in the Santander Department in the northeastern part of the country. About 150,000 people live there. Piedecuesta is also part of the larger city area of Bucaramanga. This area is one of the biggest in Colombia.
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Exploring Piedecuesta's Landscape
Piedecuesta is in a valley called Rio de Oro. A famous spot is Cantera's Hill. On top of this hill, there's a big statue of the Virgin Mary. People often call it "Cantera's Virgin."
Other cool places include Guatiguara's valley and the Saints' Plateau. Part of the amazing Chicamocha Canyon is also nearby. You can also visit the Ruitoque Plateau.
What Piedecuesta Produces
Piedecuesta is an important area for farming. Farmers here grow many different products.
- Castilla blackberries: Piedecuesta is a major producer of these berries in Colombia.
- Tobacco: This has been a traditional product since the time of Spanish rule.
- Tahitian lime: It is one of the largest national producers of this fruit.
- Sugar cane: The town still makes a lot of panela, which is a type of unrefined whole cane sugar.
The town is also a big center for services. It has a lot of land that can be developed for new projects. Several rivers flow through Piedecuesta. These include the Gold River, the Manco River, and the Hato River.
New Developments and Industries
Piedecuesta has seen many new projects recently.
- Ruitoque Plateau: This area has golf courses and fancy apartments.
- Valley of Menzuly: Soon, an international hospital will be built here.
- The Saints' Plateau: This is a popular spot for tourists.
Industries in Piedecuesta are also growing. Big companies are moving into the area. These include ICP (Colombian Institute of Petroleum). Also, UIS Guatiguará is here. This is a high-level research center from the Industrial University of Santander.
Fun Places to Visit in Piedecuesta
Piedecuesta offers many interesting places for visitors.
Discovering The Saints' Plateau
The Saints' Plateau is a beautiful place. It has several waterfalls. You can also see amazing views of the Chicamocha Canyon from here. It's a great spot for nature lovers.
Celebrating Holy Week
Most people in Piedecuesta are Catholic. During Holy Week, they visit religious places. These include the Virgin of the Cantera's Hill and the Mountain of Hermits. There is also a procession of Nazarene through the main streets.
Exploring Liberty Park
Liberty Park is in the middle of town. Several important buildings surround it.
- San Francisco Javier Church: This church was built using red stone from Cantera's Hill.
- Perpetuo Socorro Church: This was the very first church in Piedecuesta.
It is quite unusual for a town this size in Colombia to have two large churches.
Visiting the Municipal Palace
The Municipal Palace is an old building. It is where the local government used to work. It shows a piece of the town's history.
See also
In Spanish: Piedecuesta para niños
