Rondón, Boyacá facts for kids
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Rondón
San Rafael
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Location of the municipality and town of Rondón in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | ||
| Province | Márquez Province | ||
| Founded | 30 June 1904 | ||
| Founded by | Ignacio Aristides Medina Ávila | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 258 km2 (100 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 2,934 | ||
| • Density | 11.372/km2 (29.45/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Rondón is a small town and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá Department, within the Márquez Province. The town sits high up in the mountains, about 2,075 meters (6,808 feet) above sea level. This area is part of the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, which is a high plateau in the Andes mountain range.
Rondón is about 61 kilometers (38 miles) away from Tunja, the capital city of the Boyacá Department. It shares its borders with several other towns. To the north, you'll find Viracachá and Siachoque. To the south, it borders Zetaquirá and Ramiriquí. Pesca is to the east, and Ramiriquí and Ciénega are to the west.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Rondón
Before it was called Rondón, this town had a different name: San Rafael. Even earlier, the area was known as La Galera, which was a heavily forested place.
The town was renamed Rondón to honor a brave hero named Juan José Rondón. He was an important figure in Colombia's fight for independence. He was especially famous for his role in the Battle of Vargas Swamp.
A Look Back: The History of Rondón
For a long time, until the middle of the 1800s, the land where Rondón now stands was covered in thick forests. Over time, different families owned these lands.
New people began to settle here. They came from nearby towns like Ramiriquí, Ciénega, Viracachá, and Pesca. On June 30, 1904, Rondón officially became a municipality. This important step was taken by Ignacio Aristides Medina Ávila.
How People Make a Living in Rondón
The main ways people earn money in Rondón are through farming and raising animals. This is called livestock farming and agriculture.
Farmers in Rondón grow many different kinds of crops. Some of the fruits they cultivate include lulo, bananas, oranges, avocadoes, guayaba, chirimoya, and guanábana. They also grow important food crops like sugarcane, coffee, yuca, arracacha, beans, peas, potatoes, and maize (corn).
Weather in Rondón
Rondón has a mild climate because it is high up in the mountains. The average temperature is around 16 degrees Celsius (61 degrees Fahrenheit). It rains quite a lot throughout the year, especially from April to August. Even with the rain, there are still sunny days to enjoy.
See also
In Spanish: Rondón (Boyacá) para niños
