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Municipality and town in Boyacá Department, Colombia
Mongua
Municipality and town
Central square of MonguaCentral square of Mongua
Flag of MonguaFlag
Location of the municipality and town of Mongua in the Boyacá Department of Colombia.Location of the municipality and town of Mongua in the Boyacá Department of Colombia.
Country Colombia
DepartmentBoyacá Department
ProvinceSugamuxi Province
Founded4 November 1977
Government
 • MayorMarco Fidel Silva Rojas
(2020-2023)
Area
 • Municipality and town365.5 km (141.1 sq mi)
 • Urban13.79 km (5.32 sq mi)
Elevation2,975 m (9,760 ft)
Population
 • Municipality and town4,717
 • Urban1,628
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
WebsiteOfficial website

Mongua is a town and municipality in Sugamuxi Province in the Colombian Department of Boyacá. Mongua is situated in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes at altitudes between 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) and 4,000 metres (13,000 ft). The municipality borders Gámeza, Socotá, Pisba, Labranzagrande, Aquitania, Sogamoso, Monguí and Tópaga.

History

In the centuries before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, the central highlands of Colombia (Altiplano Cundiboyacense) were inhabited by the Muisca. Mongua was part of the rule of the iraca of Sugamuxi. According to the Muisca religion, the messenger god Bochica traveled to Gámeza and took shelter in a cave called Toy´ña. The cacique of Mongua brought him gifts in the cave.

Mongua in the Chibcha language of the Muisca means either "bath on the hill", or "land of the rising Sun".

Economy

Main economical activities in Mongua are agriculture (predominantly potatoes) and coal mining.

Gallery

  • Central square Central square
  • Laguna negra ("black lake") Laguna negra ("black lake")
  • Laguna negra Laguna negra
  • Laguna negra waterfall Laguna negra waterfall

References

  1. ^ (in Spanish) Official website Mongua - accessed 06-05-2016
  2. (in Spanish) Etymology Mongua - accessed 06-05-2016
Provinces and Municipalities in Boyacá Department Flag of Boyacá
Central Boyacá Province
Northern Boyacá Province
Western Boyacá Province
Eastern Boyacá Province
Gutiérrez Province
La Libertad Province
Lengupá Province
Márquez Province
Neira Province
Ricaurte Province
Sugamuxi Province
Tundama Province
Valderrama Province
Boyacá Frontier District
Boyacá Special Handling Zone
See also: List of municipalities in Boyacá

5°45′N 72°48′W / 5.750°N 72.800°W / 5.750; -72.800

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