Chitaraque

Coordinates: 6°05′N 73°22′W / 6.083°N 73.367°W / 6.083; -73.367
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Chitaraque
Municipality and town
Entrance of Chitaraque
Entrance of Chitaraque
UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
WebsiteOfficial website

Chitaraque is a town and municipality in the

Suaita, Santander in the north.[1]

Etymology

The name Chitaraque comes from Chibcha and means "Our vigorous farmfields from before".[1][2]

History

In the times before the

zaque of Hunza
.

Modern Chitaraque was founded on January 1, 1621.[1]

Economy

Main economical activities of Chitaraque are

yuca) and milk farming.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d (in Spanish) Official website Chitaraque
  2. ^ (in Spanish) Etymology Chitaraque - Excelsio.net

6°05′N 73°22′W / 6.083°N 73.367°W / 6.083; -73.367