Tibaná
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Tibaná is a town and municipality in the
Nuevo Colón.[1]
Etymology
Tibaná is named after the Tibanaes, a
History
The area around Tibaná was part of the
zaque of Hunza. Modern Tibaná was founded early in the Spanish conquest; on October 12, 1537 Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada established the village.[1]
Economy
Main economical activity of Tibaná is horticulture (deciduous trees) and agriculture (potatoes). Mining is restricted to small-scale operations, mainly coal, gravel and clay.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d (in Spanish) Official website Tibaná
- ^ (in Spanish) Etymology Tibaná - Excelsio.net