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Saboyá
Municipality and town
Train station Saboyá
Train station Saboyá
Location of the municipality and town of Saboyá in the Boyacá Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Saboyá in the Boyacá Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Boyacá Department
Province Western Boyacá Province
Founded 4 October 1556
Area
 • Municipality and town 246.9 km2 (95.3 sq mi)
 • Urban
0.1 km2 (0.04 sq mi)
Elevation
2,600 m (8,500 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Municipality and town 12,372
 • Density 50.109/km2 (129.783/sq mi)
 • Urban
789
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Website Official website: http://www.saboya-boyaca.gov.co/

Saboyá is a town and a municipality in the Boyacá Department of Colombia. It is located in the Western Boyacá Province. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.

What Does Saboyá Mean?

The name Saboyá comes from the Chibcha language. In Chibcha, it means "Taste for the mantles." Mantles were special cloaks or blankets.

A Look Back: Saboyá's History

Before the Spanish arrived, Saboyá was a land ruled by a local leader. This leader was called a cacique, and he had the same name as the town, Saboyá.

Spanish Arrival and Founding

The Spanish came to the central highlands of the Colombian Andes mountains. This was part of the Spanish conquest of the Muisca. The first Spanish encomendero (a person in charge of a group of native people and their land) in Saboyá was Pedro de Galeano. He was a soldier who came with the Spanish explorers.

The modern town of Saboyá was officially started on October 4, 1556. This date marks its founding as a Spanish settlement.

Simón Bolívar's Visits

Simón Bolívar was a very important leader. He helped many South American countries gain independence from Spain. Bolívar visited Saboyá three times:

  • January 2, 1821
  • September 6, 1827
  • June 9, 1828

Saboyá's Economy: How People Make a Living

The main ways people earn money in Saboyá are through agriculture (farming) and livestock farming (raising animals).

Farm Products

Farmers in Saboyá grow many different crops. Some of the most important ones include:

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