Pesca

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Pesca is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the Sugamuxi Province, a subregion of Boyacá. The town is located in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes at altitudes between 2,540 metres (8,330 ft) and 4,000 metres (13,000 ft). Pesca is 108 kilometres (67 mi) west from the department capital Tunja and borders Firavitoba in the north, Iza in the northeast, Tuta in the northwest, in the east Tota, Zetaquirá in the south, Rondón and Siachoque in the southwest and Toca in the west.

Notes

Pesca is 108 kilometres (67 mi) east from the department capital Tunja

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Etymology

In the

Modern Pesca was founded by Juan de Sanct Martín on December 20, 1548.^[3]

Economy

Main economical activities in Pesca are agriculture (potatoes, maize, wheat, peas, beans and ibias) and livestock farming.

Born in Pesca

• Víctor Herrera, former professional cyclist
• Miguel Ángel López, professional cyclist

References

5°35′N 73°03′W / 5.583°N 73.050°W / 5.583; -73.050