Tabio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tabio
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Municipality and town
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Chapel of Santa Barbara
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Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
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 Tabio
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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| Province | Central Savanna Province | ||
| Founded | 8 April 1603 | ||
| Founded by | Diego Gómez de Mena | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 74.5 km2 (28.8 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | ||
| Population
(2015)
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| • Municipality and town | 27,033 | ||
| • Density | 362.86/km2 (939.8/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 13,145 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.tabio-cundinamarca.gov.co/ | ||
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Tabio is a town and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Cundinamarca region. Tabio is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) away from Bogotá, the capital city.
The town was officially started on April 8, 1603. Diego Gómez de Mena founded it on land that belonged to the native Muisca people. Tabio shares its borders with other towns. To the north is Zipaquirá, to the east is Cajicá, to the west is Subachoque, and to the south is Tenjo.
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What's in a Name?
The name Tabio comes from the ancient Chibcha word Teib. This word means "dent" or "hole." It describes the town's location right next to the mouth of the Río Frío river. This river is also known as Sinca.
A Look Back: Tabio's History
Before the Spanish arrived, the Muisca lived in the area where Tabio is now. They were mainly farmers. The Muisca people had two main groups of tribes. The Hunza lived in the northern part, led by a ruler called the zaque. The Bacatá lived in the southern part, led by the zipa. Tabio was part of the Bacatá territory.
Hot Springs and Ancient Beliefs
The Muisca people knew about the natural hot springs in Tabio. They believed these springs had special powers. It is said they had a temple there dedicated to the Goddess of Waters.
How Tabio Was Founded
When the Spanish took over, the Muisca people lost their land. The area came under Spanish rule. This led to the official founding of Tabio in 1603.
How Tabio Makes Money
Tabio's economy mainly relies on farming. Growing flowers, known as floriculture, is a very important part of the local economy. Farmers also grow other crops like potatoes, corn, peas, and carrots. Other types of businesses, like factories or big service industries, are not as developed here.
Fun Things to Do in Tabio
Tabio is famous for its natural hot springs. People believe these springs have healing properties. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the warm water.
The town also hosts a yearly festival. This festival celebrates the torbellino, a traditional dance from the Andean region of Colombia. It's a lively and colorful event!
Climate
| Climate data for Tabio, elevation 2,620 m (8,600 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) |
19.5 (67.1) |
20.0 (68.0) |
19.6 (67.3) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.6 (65.5) |
19.0 (66.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.7 (67.5) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.3 (66.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 13.4 (56.1) |
13.6 (56.5) |
13.9 (57.0) |
14.2 (57.6) |
13.8 (56.8) |
13.5 (56.3) |
13.4 (56.1) |
13.5 (56.3) |
13.6 (56.5) |
13.4 (56.1) |
13.5 (56.3) |
13.5 (56.3) |
13.6 (56.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 7.4 (45.3) |
8.0 (46.4) |
8.4 (47.1) |
9.6 (49.3) |
9.8 (49.6) |
9.4 (48.9) |
9.5 (49.1) |
9.1 (48.4) |
8.9 (48.0) |
9.2 (48.6) |
9.0 (48.2) |
8.2 (46.8) |
8.9 (48.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 27.0 (1.06) |
48.5 (1.91) |
60.1 (2.37) |
91.4 (3.60) |
84.2 (3.31) |
54.9 (2.16) |
55.7 (2.19) |
50.8 (2.00) |
61.8 (2.43) |
94.0 (3.70) |
86.3 (3.40) |
51.4 (2.02) |
766.4 (30.17) |
| Average precipitation days | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 176 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 75 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 192.2 | 158.1 | 142.6 | 117.0 | 114.7 | 114.0 | 124.0 | 130.2 | 126.0 | 133.3 | 144.0 | 167.4 | 1,663.5 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 6.2 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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Church of Tabio
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Municipal Forum
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Tabio rural landscape
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Hot springs
See also
In Spanish: Tabio para niños
