San Antonio del Tequendama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Antonio del Tequendama
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Municipality and town
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Chicaque Natural Park
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Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca department of Colombia
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 San Antonio del Tequendama
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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| Province | Tequendama Province | ||
| Founded | 10 February 1857 | ||
| Founded by | Críspulo Corredor | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 82 km2 (32 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 22 km2 (8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,540 m (5,050 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 13,084 | ||
| • Density | 159.6/km2 (413.3/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 1,018 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.sanantoniodeltequendama-cundinamarca.gov.co/ | ||
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San Antonio del Tequendama is a town and a type of local government area called a municipality in Colombia. It's located in the Cundinamarca region, specifically in the Tequendama Province. This town sits in the beautiful Tena Valley, near a mountain range called the Serranía de Subía.
San Antonio del Tequendama shares its borders with several other towns. To the north, it borders Tena and Bojacá. To the east, it's next to Bojacá and Soacha. On its western side, you'll find La Mesa and El Colegio. Finally, to the south, it borders Soacha and Granada.
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What's in a Name?
The name Tequendama comes from the Muysccubun language. This was the language spoken by the Muisca people. In their language, Tequendama means "he who fell downward."
A Look Back in Time
Early History and Muisca People
The area where San Antonio del Tequendama is today was once called Cubsió. This was a meeting place for the Muisca, who originally came from nearby towns like Bojacá and Serrezuela. People have lived in Cubsió for a very long time. The oldest signs of human life here date back about 1865 years ago, around the 2nd century AD. These ancient sites are found close to the Bogotá River.
Around the year 1470, the lands of San Antonio de Tequendama were ruled by a leader known as the cacique of Fusagasugá. This leader and his people, the Panche, fought against another leader named Saguamanchica in a big battle called the Battle of Pasca.
European Arrival and Town Founding
In 1539, a Spanish explorer named Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada led a trip down the Bogotá River. He sent one of his soldiers, Juan de Céspedes, to explore the area.
The modern town of San Antonio del Tequendama was officially started by Críspulo Corredor in 1857. Over the years, the town's name has changed a few times. It was first called San Antonio, then San Antonio de Tena, and now it's known as San Antonio del Tequendama.
Fun Things to Do
If you like nature and exploring, you'll love the Chicaque Natural Park. This park is a great place for ecotourism, which means you can enjoy nature while also helping to protect it. It's located right within San Antonio del Tequendama.
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See Also
In Spanish: San Antonio del Tequendama para niños
