Sopó facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sopó
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Municipality and town
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View of Sopó
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Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca department of Colombia
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 Sopó
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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| Province | Central Savanna Province | ||
| Founded | 25 May 1653 | ||
| Founded by | Friar Francisco Chacón | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 111.1 km2 (42.9 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 2.61 km2 (1.01 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,650 m (8,690 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality and town | 25,287 | ||
| • Density | 227.61/km2 (589.50/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 17,435 | ||
| • Urban density | 6,680/km2 (17,300/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Soposeño/a(s) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.sopo-cundinamarca.gov.co/ | ||
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Sopó is a town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Cundinamarca department. Sopó is about 39 kilometers (24 miles) north of Bogotá, Colombia's capital city.
Contents
Discovering Sopó's Past
Ancient Inhabitants
Long ago, the land where Sopó now stands was home to ancient people. First, groups from the Herrera Period lived here. Later, the Muisca arrived. They were a very important indigenous group.
Muisca Rule
Sopó was part of a large Muisca territory. This area was called a zipazgo. It was ruled by a leader from a place called Bacatá. The Muisca lived here until the Spanish arrived in 1537.
Founding the Town
Sopó was officially founded on May 25, 1653. A Friar named Francisco Chacón established the town. You can still see a Muisca pattern on the town's coat of arms. It is in the lower left part.
Where is Sopó?
Sopó is surrounded by other towns and areas. Knowing its neighbors helps us understand its location.
Sopó's Economy
Farming and Dairy
The main way people in Sopó make a living is through farming. Dairy farming is especially important. This means raising cows to produce milk.
Alpina: A Local Success
A big dairy company called Alpina started in Sopó. It was founded here in 1945. Today, Alpina is the third-largest dairy company in Colombia.
Images for kids
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Alpina wholesale
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Sendero de la Cruz walking trail
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Briceño Train Station
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Church and cultural center of Sopó
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Hacienda Casablanca South
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Replica of the bridge built in 1695
See also
In Spanish: Sopó para niños
