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.
The place name "Chía" in Chibcha language or Muisca language refers to the Moon as a star and as a goddess of the Muisca mythology, in whose honour there was a temple built in the Pre-Columbian town.[3]
Historyedit
Chía was inhabited first by indigenous groups during the Herrera Period and later by the Muisca, as an important settlement in the pre-Columbian era. It was a ceremonial center of worship to the Moon goddess Chía. On March 24, 1537, the Spanish, under the command of Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada, took possession of the town.
In 1781, during the Revolt of the Comuneros, the march of the insurgents towards Bogotá stopped near Chía in order to cross the Bogotá River, in what is now known as the Bridge of the Commoners (Spanish: Puente del Común). At that site, the viceroy signed a series of concessions to the rebels. However, once the rebel group had dispersed, the viceroy declared the concessions invalid for having been signed "under pressure". It's widely believed that eventually Bogota will merge with Chia if the city continues to expand (as it happened with Bosa and Soacha).
Marroquín Castle (El Castillo Marroquín) – a building built in 1898, located in the grounds of the Hacienda El Castillo in the sector of La Caro, north of Bogotá. It is a building by the French architect Gastón Lelarge. The castle is a cultural heritage and is used for events and meetings of various types.
Hacienda Yerbabuena
Puente del Común
Centro Comercial Consteación (Carrera 9)
Chía Mall (Centro-Chía)
Andrés Carne de Res
Iglesia la Valvanera
Biblioteca Publica Municipal HOQABIGA
Parque Santander
Fontanar Mall (Centro Comercial Fontanar)
La Montaña del Oso – a natural park located in the village of Yerbabuena, about 3200 meters above sea level. It is possible to take guided ecological walks, as well as camping.
Chapel of Our Lady of Valvanera (Capilla de Nuestra Señora de la Valvanera) – located at the top of the western hill of Chia, and is visible almost from any point of the municipality. It can be reached by walking on the steps built for this purpose, or by the two existing roads on land. Eucharistic celebrations are held every Sunday and from the adjacent balcony, there is also a panoramic view of the municipality. The road that leads to the other side of the hill (the "Boquerón") towards the municipality of Tenjo is also a frequent site for mountain biking, along with the other road that crosses the hill a little further north and that will give the municipality of Tabio (known as "Lourdes").
Sports facilitiesedit
Coliseo de la Luna (8,000 spectators), playing ground for the basketball team Cóndores de Cundinamarca
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(in Spanish) : FOTW: Flag and Coat of Arms of Chia
April 12, 2024
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Chia is a city and municipality in the department of Cundinamarca in Colombia located 10 km north of Bogota on the main road to Zipaquira Due to its proximity to Bogota Chia has effectively become a suburb of the capital ChiaMunicipality and cityTop University of La Sabana Second Marroquin Castle Third Puente del Comun Four Downtown ChiaFlagSealNickname City of the MoonLocation of the town and municipality of Chia in Cundinamarca Department ChiaCoordinates 4 51 N 74 03 W 4 850 N 74 050 W 4 850 74 050CountryColombiaDepartmentCundinamarcaProvinceCentral SavannaFounded24 March 1537Founded byGonzalo Jimenez de QuesadaGovernment MayorLuis Carlos Segura Rubiano 2020 2023 Area Municipality and city80 16 km2 30 95 sq mi Urban19 16 km2 7 40 sq mi Elevation2 564 m 8 412 ft Population 2020 est 1 Municipality and city149 570 Density1 900 km2 4 800 sq mi Urban124 309 Urban density6 500 km2 17 000 sq mi DemonymChiense or ChianoTime zoneUTC 5WebsiteOfficial websiteCastillo MarroquinIts 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 Contents 1 Etymology 2 History 3 Borders 4 Other information 5 Sites of interest 6 Sports facilities 7 Gallery 8 References 9 External linksEtymology editThe place name Chia in Chibcha language or Muisca language refers to the Moon as a star and as a goddess of the Muisca mythology in whose honour there was a temple built in the Pre Columbian town 3 History editChia was inhabited first by indigenous groups during the Herrera Period and later by the Muisca as an important settlement in the pre Columbian era It was a ceremonial center of worship to the Moon goddess Chia On March 24 1537 the Spanish under the command of Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada took possession of the town In 1781 during the Revolt of the Comuneros the march of the insurgents towards Bogota stopped near Chia in order to cross the Bogota River in what is now known as the Bridge of the Commoners Spanish Puente del Comun At that site the viceroy signed a series of concessions to the rebels However once the rebel group had dispersed the viceroy declared the concessions invalid for having been signed under pressure It s widely believed that eventually Bogota will merge with Chia if the city continues to expand as it happened with Bosa and Soacha Borders editNorth with Cajica South with Bogota localities Usaquen and Suba West with Tabio and Tenjo Southwest with Cota East with Sopo Southeast with La Calera Other information editMarket Day Sunday Median temperature 14 C DANE Code 25175Sites of interest editMarroquin Castle El Castillo Marroquin a building built in 1898 located in the grounds of the Hacienda El Castillo in the sector of La Caro north of Bogota It is a building by the French architect Gaston Lelarge The castle is a cultural heritage and is used for events and meetings of various types Hacienda Yerbabuena Puente del Comun Centro Comercial Consteacion Carrera 9 Chia Mall Centro Chia Andres Carne de Res Iglesia la Valvanera Biblioteca Publica Municipal HOQABIGA Parque Santander Fontanar Mall Centro Comercial Fontanar La Montana del Oso a natural park located in the village of Yerbabuena about 3200 meters above sea level It is possible to take guided ecological walks as well as camping Chapel of Our Lady of Valvanera Capilla de Nuestra Senora de la Valvanera located at the top of the western hill of Chia and is visible almost from any point of the municipality It can be reached by walking on the steps built for this purpose or by the two existing roads on land Eucharistic celebrations are held every Sunday and from the adjacent balcony there is also a panoramic view of the municipality The road that leads to the other side of the hill the Boqueron towards the municipality of Tenjo is also a frequent site for mountain biking along with the other road that crosses the hill a little further north and that will give the municipality of Tabio known as Lourdes Sports facilities editColiseo de la Luna 8 000 spectators playing ground for the basketball team Condores de Cundinamarca Sports unit Rio Frio Olympic village BMX Track Ivan de Jesus Barrientos Gallery edit nbsp Football pitch nbsp Puente El Comun nbsp La Caro Railway StationReferences edit Citypopulation de Portafolio Las universidades privadas colombianas mas destacadas en Latinoamerica Portafolio co in Spanish Retrieved 2023 09 25 in Spanish Etymology ChiaExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chia Cundinamarca in Spanish FOTW Flag and Coat of Arms of Chia Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chia Cundinamarca amp oldid 1215468115, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
