Tibasosa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tibasosa
Municipality and town
Church of Tibasosa with Christmas
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Location of the municipality and town of Tibasosa in the Boyacá department of Colombia
Country	Colombia
Department	Boyacá Department
Province	Sugamuxi Province
Founded	19 December 1778
Founded by	Manuel Antonio Flores
Area
• Municipality and town	94.3 km2 (36.4 sq mi)
Elevation	2,538 m (8,327 ft)
Population  (2015)
• Municipality and town	14,063
• Density	149.13/km2 (386.25/sq mi)
• Urban	4,766
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Website	Official website: http://www.tibasosa-boyaca.gov.co/

Tibasosa is a town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá department, which is a part of Colombia. Tibasosa is found in the Sugamuxi Province.

This town shares its borders with other places. To the north, it borders Duitama and Nobsa. To the east, it borders Nobsa and Sogamoso. South of Tibasosa is Firavitoba, and to the west, you will find Paipa.

What Does the Name Tibasosa Mean?

The name Tibasosa comes from the ancient Chibcha language. In this language, "Tibasosa" means "Chief of the domain." This tells us that an important leader once lived here.

A Look at Tibasosa's History

Early Times: Before the Spanish Arrived

Long ago, before the Spanish came to Colombia, Tibasosa was part of a large group of communities called the Muisca Confederation. A local leader, known as a cacique, ruled Tibasosa. This cacique was loyal to Tundama, another powerful leader. They also respected the high priest iraca of Sugamuxi.

In 1537, a Spanish explorer named Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada arrived. He was on his way to the important Sun Temple. This is how the Spanish first discovered the lands of Tibasosa.

Founding of the Town

Tibasosa was officially founded on December 19, 1778. The Viceroy, Manuel Antonio Flórez, made this happen. He issued a special order and even appointed a mayor to govern the new town.

Many people from far away decided to settle in Tibasosa. They liked the climate there. Some important Spanish families also moved to the town. You can still see their old two-story houses with beautiful balconies today. These houses are a reminder of Tibasosa's colonial past.

Tibasosa and Colombia's Independence

Tibasosa played a part in Colombia's fight for independence. In 1781, the town joined the Movement Comunero. This was one of the first uprisings against Spanish rule in Colombia. The army from Tibasosa left to join the troops of General Juan Francisco Berbeo near Zipaquirá.

The people of Tibasosa also helped the independence cause during the Battle of Vargas Swamp. A brave soldier named Inocencio Chincá was wounded in this battle and later died in Tibasosa.

On March 30, 1820, the famous leader Simón Bolívar visited Tibasosa. He was on his way to Santa Rosa de Viterbo.

What Tibasosa Produces

Main Economic Activities

The main ways people in Tibasosa make a living are through dairy farming and agriculture. Dairy farming means raising cows for milk. Agriculture is growing crops. There is also some mining, but it is a smaller part of the economy.

Farm Products

Farmers in Tibasosa grow many different crops. These include important foods like wheat, potatoes, and maize (corn). They also grow barley, arracacha, ruba, ibia, turnips, peas, beans, and onions.

The town is also known for its fruits. You can find apples, pears, prunes, oranges, peaches, cherries, and figs. Tibasosa also grows special Colombian fruits like feijoa, chirimoya, guama, cañahuate, and mortiño.

In February 2016, Tibasosa produced about 22,000 liters of milk every day!

Tibasosa's Climate

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  Central square

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  Cultural centre

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  Church

See Also

In Spanish: Tibasosa para niños