Sora, Boyacá facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sora
Municipality and town
Central square of Sora
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Location of the municipality and town of Sora in the Boyacá department of Colombia
Country	Colombia
Department	Boyacá Department
Province	Central Boyacá Province
Founded	12 August 1556
Founded by	Tomás Gualba Castellanos
Area
• Municipality and town	42 km2 (16 sq mi)
• Urban	1.08 km2 (0.42 sq mi)
Elevation	2,650 m (8,690 ft)
Population  (2015)
• Municipality and town	3,025
• Density	72.0/km2 (186.5/sq mi)
• Urban	499
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Website	Official website: http://www.sora-boyaca.gov.co/

Sora is a small town and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá Department, which is part of the Central Boyacá Province. Sora is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.

This town is surrounded by other municipalities. To the north, it borders Motavita and Chíquiza. To the south, you'll find Cucaita and Samacá. On its east side, Sora is next to Motavita and Tunja, the capital city of the department. Finally, to the west, it shares borders with Sáchica and Chíquiza.

What Does the Name Sora Mean?

The name Sora comes from the ancient Chibcha language. This language was spoken by the Muisca people long ago. In Chibcha, the word "Sora" means "Devil worshipper."

A Look Back: Sora's History

Who Lived Here Before?

Before the Spanish arrived, the area where Sora is now was home to the Muisca people. The Muisca were an important group of indigenous people in Colombia. They lived in a loose group of communities called the Muisca Confederation. Sora was part of the lands ruled by the zaque, who was a powerful leader from a nearby city called Hunza.

When Was Sora Founded?

Modern Sora was officially founded a long time ago, on August 12, 1556. It was established by a person named Tomás Gualba Castellanos.

Famous People from Sora

• Mauricio Neiza: He is a professional cyclist who was born in Sora.

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See also

In Spanish: Sora (Boyacá) para niños