Chía, Cundinamarca
Municipality and city in Cundinamarca, Colombia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chía is a city and municipality in the department of Cundinamarca in Colombia, located 10 km north of Bogotá on the main road to Zipaquira. Due to its proximity to Bogotá, Chía has effectively become a suburb of the capital.
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Chía | |
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Municipality and city | |
Nickname: City of the Moon | |
Coordinates: 4°51′N 74°03′W | |
Country | Colombia |
Department | Cundinamarca |
Province | Central Savanna |
Founded | 24 March 1537 |
Founded by | Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada |
Government | |
• Mayor | Luis Carlos Segura Rubiano. (2020–2023) |
Area | |
• Municipality and city | 80.16 km2 (30.95 sq mi) |
• Urban | 19.16 km2 (7.40 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,564 m (8,412 ft) |
Population (2020 est.)[1] | |
• Municipality and city | 149,570 |
• Density | 1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi) |
• Urban | 124,309 |
• Urban density | 6,500/km2 (17,000/sq mi) |
Demonym | Chiense or Chiano |
Time zone | UTC-5 |
Website | Official website |
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Its history dates back to the pre-Columbian era. Chia is also known for its gastronomy and its variety of restaurants.
It's also home of the Universidad de la Sabana one of the most prestigious in the country.[2]