Tununguá facts for kids
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Tununguá
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Tununguá in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá Department | |
| Province | Western Boyacá Province | |
| Founded | 30 November 1962 | |
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| • Municipality and town | 77 km2 (30 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,246 m (4,088 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 1,840 | |
| • Density | 23.90/km2 (61.9/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 379 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Website | Official website: http://www.tunungua-boyaca.gov.co/ | |
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Tununguá is a small town and a municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia. It is part of the Western Boyacá Province. Tununguá is located in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes mountains. It sits at an elevation of about 1,246 meters (4,088 feet) above sea level.
The municipality shares its borders with the Santander area to the north and east. To the south and west, it borders the Boyacá municipality of Pauna. It also borders Briceño to the south.
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History of Tununguá
Tununguá is found in the valley near Chiquinquirá, a town about 53 kilometers (33 miles) to the east. Long ago, before the Spanish arrived, two groups of people lived in this area. The Muisca lived to the east, and the Muzo lived in the western parts.
How Tununguá Got Its Name
The town of Tununguá is named after a leader called cacique Tununguá. A cacique was a chief or important leader among some Native American groups. People believed that Cacique Tununguá was a descendant of Fura and Tena. These two figures are part of an old myth from the Muzo people, known as the Furatena story.
Founding the Municipality
Tununguá used to be part of a larger area that included the nearby town of Briceño. It officially became its own municipality on November 30, 1962.
Economy and Agriculture
Most of the money in Tununguá comes from agriculture. About 85% of the local economy depends on farming. Farmers grow many different crops here.
Main Farm Products
The most important crops grown in Tununguá include:
Farmers also grow smaller amounts of other fruits and plants. These include guanábana (soursop), peanuts, and cacao (used to make chocolate).
Livestock Farming
The remaining 15% of Tununguá's economy comes from livestock farming. This means raising animals like cows, pigs, or chickens for food or other products.
See also
In Spanish: Tununguá para niños
