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{{about|the locality of Bogotá|the national park and páramo|Sumapaz Páramo}}
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! '''Area''':
|website = {{URL|http://portel.bogota.gov.co/portel/libreria/php/01.27090720.html|Official website}}
| 727.44 [[km²]]
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'''Sumapaz''' is the 20th locality of [[Bogotá]], capital of [[Colombia]]. It is the largest of Bogotá's 20 localities, starting in the north at the edge of the urban frontier with [[Usme]] and stretching to the south at the border of [[Cundinamarca Department|Cundinamarca]] with the departments of [[Meta Department|Meta]] and [[Huila Department|Huila]]. It is completely rural, with no city services.
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! '''Population'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;[[density]] :
| 140,000 ([[2005]] est.)<br>192.45 people/km²
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! '''Type of locality''':
| Rural
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[[Image:Bogota Capital District - Sumapaz.png|right|300px]]
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'''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 Department|Meta]] and [[Huila Department|Huila]]. It is completely rural, with no city services. The locality is administered from the Carvajal district of Bogotá.


==History==
== History ==
The area was an important pilgrimage site for the [[Muisca]] indigenous peoples in pre-Colombian times, as the goddess ''Bachue'' was believed to be submerged in Iguaque lake. In the [[16th century]], it was discovered by [[Nicolás de Federman]] on his journey to [[El Dorado]].
The [[Sumapaz Páramo]], covering most of the locality, was a sacred site for the indigenous [[Muisca]] in pre-Columbian times. In the 16th century, it was discovered by [[List of conquistadors in Colombia|conquistadors]] led by [[Nicolaus Federmann]] in their quest for ''[[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 warfare|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]].
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 [[guerrilla warfare|guerrilla]] groups still present in Colombia. At the beginning of the 21st century, the Colombian army took the territory from guerrilla hands as part of a counter-guerrilla strategy of president [[Álvaro Uribe]].


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


==General Information==
== General information ==
===Borders===
=== Borders ===
''North'': The localities of [[Usme]] and [[Ciudad Bolívar (Bogotá)|Ciudad Bolívar]].
* North: The locality of [[Usme]]
<br>''East'': The municipalities of Une and Gutiérrez and the department of [[Meta]].
* East: The municipalities of [[Une]] and [[Gutiérrez, Cundinamarca|Gutiérrez]] and the department of Meta
<br>''South'': The border of Cundinamarca and [[Huila]] departments.
* South: The department of Huila
<br>''West'': The municipalities of [[Cabrera, Cundinamarca|Cabrera]], [[Vencecia]], [[San Bernardo, Cundinamarca|San Bernardo]], [[Arbeláez]], and [[Pasca]].
* West: The municipalities of [[Cabrera, Cundinamarca|Cabrera]], [[Venecia, Cundinamarca|Venecia]], [[San Bernardo, Cundinamarca|San Bernardo]], [[Arbeláez]], and [[Pasca]]


===Hydrology===
=== Hydrology ===
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Within the borders of the locality, several rivers are formed, mostly within [[Sumapaz National Park]]. The two largest rivers are the Pilar and [[Sumapaz River]], the latter flowing into the [[Magdalena River]].


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=== Points of interest ===
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Within the borders of the locality, several rivers are formed&mdash;mostly within Sumapaz National Park. The two largest rivers are the Pilar and Sumapaz, the latter emptying into the [[Magdalena River]].
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* [[Sumapaz Páramo|Sumapaz National Park]]
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* Ecoparque Chinauta


== References ==
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===Points of Interest===
{{reflist}}
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* Sumapaz National Park
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* Ecoparque Chinauta


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{es icon}} [http://eltiempo.terra.com.co/proy_2005/VIDEOS_DIA/2005-09-07/VIDEO-WEB-VIDEOS_DIA_INDIVIDUAL-2519724.html?vid=1&tip=B Video about Sumapaz]
* {{in lang|es}} [http://eltiempo.terra.com.co/proy_2005/VIDEOS_DIA/2005-09-07/VIDEO-WEB-VIDEOS_DIA_INDIVIDUAL-2519724.html?vid=1&tip=B Video about Sumapaz]
* {{es icon}} [http://www.lopublico.redbogota.com/secciones/localidades/sumapaz National University of Colombia site about Sumapaz]
* {{in lang|es}} [http://www.lopublico.redbogota.com/secciones/localidades/sumapaz National University of Colombia site about Sumapaz]


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[[Category:Altiplano Cundiboyacense]]
[[Category:Populated places of the Muisca Confederation]]

Latest revision as of 09:30, 23 June 2023

This article is about the locality of Bogotá. For the national park and páramo, see Sumapaz Páramo.
Sumapaz
Locality of Bogotá
Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá
Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá
Coordinates: 4°15′36″N 74°10′42″W / 4.26000°N 74.17833°W / 4.26000; -74.17833
Country Colombia
CityBogotá D.C.
Area
 • Total
780.96 km2 (301.53 sq mi)
Elevation
3,500 m (11,500 ft)
Population
 (2007)[1]
 • Total
5,667
 • Density7.3/km2 (19/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
WebsiteOfficial website

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

History

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The Sumapaz Páramo, covering most of the locality, was a sacred site for the indigenous Muisca in pre-Columbian times. In the 16th century, it was discovered by conquistadors led by Nicolaus Federmann in their quest for 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 guerrilla groups still present in Colombia. At the beginning of the 21st century, the Colombian army took the territory from guerrilla hands as part of a counter-guerrilla strategy of president Álvaro Uribe.

Economy

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

General information

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Borders

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Hydrology

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

Points of interest

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References

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  1. ^ (in Spanish) Population 2007 - DANE
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