Jenesano

Coordinates: 5°23′N 73°22′W / 5.383°N 73.367°W / 5.383; -73.367
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Jenesano
Piranguata, Genazzano
Municipality and town
View of Jenesano
View of Jenesano
UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
WebsiteOfficial website

Jenesano is a town and municipality in the

Nuevo Colón in the west, Ramiriquí in the east, Boyacá, Boyacá in the north and Tibaná in the south.[1]

Etymology

Jenesano was called Piranguata at time of foundation. The name was changed in 1833 to Genazzano, referring to the province in Italy. Later, it became Jenesano, meaning "healthy people" or "healthy village".[1]

History

The area of Jenesano before the

zaque of Hunza
.

Modern Jenesano was not founded until 1828, after the independence of Colombia from the Spanish Empire.[1]

Economy

Main activity of Jenesano is

tree tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, beans, maize, peaches, pears and apples.[1]

Gallery

  • Church of Jenesano
    Church of Jenesano

References