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Tocaima
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Location of the town and municipality of Tocaima within Cundinamarca Department
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 Tocaima
Location in Colombia
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| Country | Colombia | ||
| Department | Cundinamarca | ||
| Founded | March 20, 1544 | ||
| Destroyed | 1581 | ||
| Re-founded | March 18, 1621 | ||
| Founded by | Hernán Venegas Carrillo | ||
| Named for | Legendary warrior of the Guacana tribe | ||
| Municipal Seat | Tocaima | ||
| Elevation | 432 m (1,416 ft) | ||
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Tocaima (Municipality) | 13,649 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-05:00 (Western Caribbean) | ||
| Area code(s) | 83 | ||
Tocaima (Spanish pronunciation: [toˈkajma]) is a city and a municipality in the Cundinamarca region of Colombia. It's a place with a rich history and a warm climate, making it a popular spot for visitors.
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About Tocaima City
The city of Tocaima was started on March 20, 1544. It was first called San Dionisio de los Caballeros de Tocaima. A Spanish explorer named Hernán Venegas Carrillo founded it. This small city is well known as a warm place for vacations. Many people, especially college students from Bogotá, visit during religious holidays.
The city has a river called the Pati River flowing through it. Sometimes, the river can flood parts of the town.
Tocaima's Early History
Before the Spanish arrived, the area was home to the Guacana tribe. They were part of the Panche Nation. Tocaima got its name from a brave warrior of the Guacana tribe. This happened when the Cacica (a female chief) Guacana was in charge.
Tocaima is thought to be the only city in the Cundinamarca Department that still has a special royal title and coat of arms. These were given by the Spanish Monarchy. Charles V gave them on February 7, 1549. This was to thank the city for being loyal and known as a strong and rich area.
In 1581, a very big flood from the Pati River completely destroyed the city. Later, on March 18, 1621, the city was rebuilt. Captain Martin de Ocampo led this effort. He built the Convent of San Jacinto and a small church next to it.
Independence and New Beginnings
When Colombia was breaking away from Spain in 1810, Tocaima played a part. A lawyer named Miguel de Tobar y Zerrato and Don Juan Salvador Rodriguez de Lago represented Tocaima. They were part of the group that helped create the new government. The local council, called the Cabildo, was also restarted that year.
In 1815, a new rulebook for Cundinamarca was made. It divided the region into smaller areas called cantons. This caused some disagreements between Tocaima Canton and the nearby Canton of La Mesa. In 1816, Spain took back control of the colonies. They stopped the new local governments.
After the Spanish were finally defeated in 1819, the colonists declared full independence. They created a new country called the Republic of Gran Colombia. In 1822, General Santander led the effort to bring back the Tocaima Canton.
In 1906, Tocaima was known for its gold and copper mines. However, by 1920, these minerals were no longer being mined there.
Notable People
- Jerónima Nava y Saavedra (1669–1727), a writer and a Catholic religious person.
See also
In Spanish: Tocaima para niños
