Tamalameque facts for kids
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Tamalameque
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Location of the municipality and town of Tamalameque in the Department of Cesar
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| Country | Colombia | |
| Region | Caribbean | |
| Department | Cesar | |
| Founded | 29 September 1544 | |
| Founded by | Lorenzo Martín | |
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| • Town | 511.31 km2 (197.42 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 97.1 km2 (37.5 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 30.66 km2 (11.84 sq mi) | |
| Highest elevation | 150 m (490 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation | 50 m (160 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Town | 13,862 | |
| • Density | 27.1108/km2 (70.217/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 5,585 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Website | Official website: http://tamalameque-cesar.gov.co/index.html | |
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Tamalameque is a town and a local government area (called a municipality) in the country of Colombia. It is part of the Cesar Department. This area was once home to the Chimila people, who had a settlement called Thamara.
Tamalameque is located on the right side of the Magdalena River. It shares borders with other towns and areas. To the north, it borders Chimichagua and Pailitas. To the east, it borders Pelaya. To the south, it borders La Gloria. To the west, it borders parts of the Bolívar and Magdalena departments, including towns like El Peñón and El Banco.
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History of Tamalameque
Early Visitors and Founding
The first European to visit the area of Tamalameque was Ambrosius Ehinger in 1531. He was a conquistador from Bavaria. Later, in 1536, a big expedition led by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada passed through Tamalameque. This was one of the first trips by Europeans into the inner parts of Colombia.
The local Chimila people lived in this area. They fought hard against the Spanish conquistadors who tried to take over their land. Despite their resistance, modern Tamalameque was officially founded on September 29, 1544. It was established by a person named Lorenzo Martín.
Economy of Tamalameque
How People Make a Living
Tamalameque is located in an area with many wetlands and swamps, close to the Magdalena River. Because of this, the local economy mainly relies on three things:
- Fishing: Many people in Tamalameque catch fish from the river and wetlands.
- Agriculture: This means farming. People grow different crops here.
- Livestock Farming: This involves raising animals like cows for meat or milk.
Main Farm Products
The most important crops grown in Tamalameque are rice and sorghum. These are often grown closer to the river. Farther away from the river, where the land is different, farmers also grow bananas and yuca (also known as cassava). These crops help support the people living in Tamalameque.
See also
In Spanish: Tamalameque para niños
