Sumapaz

Sumapaz
Locality of Bogotá

Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá
Country  Colombia
City Bogotá D.C.
Area
  Total 780.96 km2 (301.53 sq mi)
Elevation 3,500 m (11,500 ft)
Population (2007)[1]
  Total 5,667
  Density 7.3/km2 (19/sq mi)
Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)
Website Official website

Sumapaz is the 20th locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is the largest of Bogotá's 20 localities, beginning from the north at the edge of the urban frontier and running south to the Cundinamarca border with Meta and Huila. It is completely rural, with no city services.

History

The area was an important pilgrimage site for the Muisca indigenous people in pre-Columbian times, as the goddess Bachué was believed to be submerged in Lake Iguaque. In the 16th century, it was discovered by Nicolás de Federman on his journey to El Dorado.

It has been the stage for several rural conflicts, including those of 1928 and 1946. La Violencia of 1948 gave rise to the formation of the guerilla groups still present in Colombia. At the beginning of the 21st century, the Colombian army took the territory from guerilla hands as part of a counter-guerilla strategy of President Álvaro Uribe.

Economy

The population is dependent on small-scale farming and livestock.

General information

Borders

North: The localities of Usme and Ciudad Bolívar.
East: The municipalities of Une and Gutiérrez and the department of Meta.
South: The border of Cundinamarca and Huila departments.
West: The municipalities of Cabrera, Venecia, San Bernardo, Arbeláez, and Pasca.

Hydrology

Within the borders of the locality, several rivers are formedmostly within Sumapaz National Park. The two largest rivers are the Pilar and Sumapaz, the latter emptying into the Magdalena River.

Points of interest

References

  1. (Spanish) Population 2007 - DANE

External links

Coordinates: 4°15′36″N 74°10′42″W / 4.26000°N 74.17833°W / 4.26000; -74.17833

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