Moniquirá
| Moniquirá | |||
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| Municipality and town | |||
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Church of Moniquirá | |||
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 Location of the municipality and town of Moniquirá in the Boyacá Department of Colombia. | |||
| Country |
 Colombia | ||
| Department | Boyacá Department | ||
| Province | Ricaurte Province | ||
| Founded | 26 March 1825 | ||
| Founded by | Gaspar Ramírez | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor |
Ansisar Parra Avila (2016-2019) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 220 km2 (80 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,669 m (5,476 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Municipality and town | 21,402 | ||
| • Density | 97/km2 (250/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 10,544 | ||
| • Metro density | 99/km2 (260/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Moniquirá is a town and municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia, part of the subregion of the Ricaurte Province. It's known for its "bocadillos" and "panelitas de leche" (both little sweet cakes). Moniquirá borders San José de Pare in the north, Togüí and Arcabuco in the east, Gachantivá and Santa Sofia in the south and in the west with the department of Santander.[1]
Etymology
In the Chibcha language of the Muisca, Moniquirá means "place of bath".[2]
History
Before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores, Moniquirá was who were ruled by the cacique of Susa, part of the Muisca Confederation. Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada passed through Ubaza, part of Moniquirá on March 16th, 1537.[1]
Economy
Main economical activity of Moniquirá is agriculture; coffee, sugar cane and maize. The bocadillos industry provides employment for over 800 people.[1]
Gallery
Council house
Colliseum
Hospital
Park
Park
Park
References
- 1 2 3 (Spanish) Official website Moniquirá
- ↑ (Spanish) Etymology Moniquirá - Excelsio.net
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Coordinates: 5°55′N 73°30′W / 5.917°N 73.500°W
