Tibaná facts for kids
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Tibaná
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Tibaná in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | ||
| Province | Márquez Province | ||
| Founded | 12 October 1537 | ||
| Founded by | Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 121.76 km2 (47.01 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 0.45 km2 (0.17 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,115 m (6,939 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 9,186 | ||
| • Density | 75.443/km2 (195.398/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 1,601 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.tibana-boyaca.gov.co/ | ||
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Tibaná is a town and a special area (called a municipality) in Colombia. It's located in the Boyacá region, which is part of the Márquez Province.
The main part of Tibaná is high up in the mountains, on a flat area called the Altiplano Cundiboyacense. It's about 2,115 meters (6,939 feet) above sea level. The town is also about 38 kilometers (24 miles) away from Tunja, which is the capital city of the Boyacá region.
Tibaná shares its borders with several other towns:
- To the north, it borders Jenesano.
- To the east, it borders Ramiriquí and Chinavita.
- To the south, it borders Chinavita and Úmbita.
- To the west, it borders Turmequé and Nuevo Colón.
What Does the Name Tibaná Mean?
The name Tibaná comes from the Tibanaes. They were a tribe of the Muisca, who spoke a language called Chibcha. In their language, the word Tiba means "chief."
A Look Back in Time: Tibaná's History
The area where Tibaná is now was once part of the Muisca Confederation. This was a group of Muisca communities that were loyal to the zaque (a type of ruler) of Hunza.
Modern Tibaná was officially started very early during the time when the Spanish were exploring and settling in Colombia. On October 12, 1537, a Spanish explorer named Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada established the village.
How People Make a Living in Tibaná
The main ways people earn money in Tibaná are through farming and growing plants.
- Horticulture: This means growing fruits and vegetables, especially trees that lose their leaves in the fall (deciduous trees).
- Agriculture: This includes growing crops like potatoes.
There is also some small-scale mining in the area. People mainly dig for:
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In Spanish: Tibaná para niños
