Samacá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Samacá
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Municipality and town
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View of Samacá
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Location of the municipality and town of Samacá in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | |
| Province | Central Boyacá Province | |
| Founded | 1 January 1556 | |
| Founded by | Juan de los Barrios | |
| Area | ||
| • Municipality and town | 172.9 km2 (66.8 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 2,660 m (8,730 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 19,907 | |
| • Density | 115.14/km2 (298.20/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 5,908 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Website | Official website: http://www.samaca-boyaca.gov.co/ | |
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Samacá is a small town and a municipality located in the Central Boyacá Province of Colombia. It is part of the Boyacá Department. Samacá shares its borders with several other towns. To the east, it is next to Cucaita, Tunja, and Ventaquemada. To the west, you'll find Ráquira. In the north, it borders Sáchica, Sora, and Cucaita. Finally, to the south, it is bordered by Ventaquemada, Ráquira, and Guachetá in the Cundinamarca Department.
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What Does the Name Samacá Mean?
The name Samacá comes from the ancient Chibcha language spoken by the native people of this area. Before the Spanish conquest of the Muisca, Samacá was a small village. In the Chibcha language, Sa means a noble title, Ma is a person's name, and Cá means a special enclosed place for a leader.
A Look Back: The History of Samacá
Samacá started as a settlement near a large lake. This lake was known by the native name "Lake of Cansicá" or "Valley of the Lake." Around this lake, there were three native villages called Patagüy, Foacá, and Sáchica. The area of Samacá was once ruled by the zaque, a powerful leader from the nearby city of Hunza. The modern town of Samacá was officially founded on January 1, 1556, by a person named Juan de los Barrios.
How Samacá Makes a Living: The Economy
The main ways people in Samacá earn money are through farming, raising cattle, and mining. Farmers in Samacá grow important crops like potatoes, peas, corn, and beet.
However, the biggest industry in Samacá is coal mining. Most of the coal dug up here is sent to other places. Samacá's economy has grown a lot in the last ten years. The town is also open to new businesses and investments from around the world.
Famous People From Samacá
Samacá is the birthplace of some notable people:
- Pedro Saúl Morales: He was a professional cyclist.
- Jorge Perry: He was the very first person from Colombia to compete in the Olympic Games!
Samacá's Weather: What's the Climate Like?
| Climate data for Samacá (Villa Carmen), elevation 2,600 m (8,500 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) | 19.9 (67.8) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.2 (66.6) |
18.2 (64.8) |
17.6 (63.7) |
17.7 (63.9) |
18.4 (65.1) |
19.1 (66.4) |
19.2 (66.6) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.1 (66.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 14.0 (57.2) |
14.2 (57.6) |
14.4 (57.9) |
14.5 (58.1) |
14.4 (57.9) |
13.8 (56.8) |
13.3 (55.9) |
13.3 (55.9) |
13.7 (56.7) |
14.0 (57.2) |
14.1 (57.4) |
14.0 (57.2) |
14.0 (57.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 7.4 (45.3) |
8.4 (47.1) |
8.9 (48.0) |
9.4 (48.9) |
9.5 (49.1) |
9.2 (48.6) |
8.7 (47.7) |
8.6 (47.5) |
8.1 (46.6) |
8.5 (47.3) |
8.9 (48.0) |
7.9 (46.2) |
8.6 (47.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 29.9 (1.18) |
50.1 (1.97) |
74.0 (2.91) |
83.5 (3.29) |
76.6 (3.02) |
39.2 (1.54) |
36.9 (1.45) |
31.7 (1.25) |
47.9 (1.89) |
99.5 (3.92) |
91.3 (3.59) |
42.3 (1.67) |
694.8 (27.35) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 149 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 77 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 80 | 80 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 220.1 | 183.5 | 173.6 | 144.0 | 155.0 | 150.0 | 173.6 | 173.6 | 165.0 | 161.2 | 159.0 | 192.2 | 2,050.8 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 7.1 | 6.5 | 5.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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A beautiful view of Samacá.
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The flag of Samacá.
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A map showing Samacá's location in Boyacá, Colombia.
See also
In Spanish: Samacá para niños
