Susa, Cundinamarca

For other uses, see Susa (disambiguation).
Susa
Municipality and town

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Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
Susa

Location in Colombia

Coordinates: 5°30′0″N 73°50′0″W / 5.50000°N 73.83333°W / 5.50000; -73.83333Coordinates: 5°30′0″N 73°50′0″W / 5.50000°N 73.83333°W / 5.50000; -73.83333
Country  Colombia
Department Cundinamarca
Province Ubaté Province
Founded 21 February 1600
Government
  Mayor Oscar Eduardo Rocha Ramírez
(2016-2019)
Area
  Municipality and town 86 km2 (33 sq mi)
  Urban 1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Elevation 2,655 m (8,711 ft)
Population (2015)
  Municipality and town 12,302
  Density 140/km2 (370/sq mi)
  Urban 6,315
Time zone Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)
Website Official website

Susa is a town and municipality in the Ubaté Province, part of the Cundinamarca Department, Colombia. The town centre is located at an altitude of 2,655 metres (8,711 ft) on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense at 130 kilometres (81 mi) from the capital Bogotá. Susa borders Simijaca, Fúquene, San Miguel de Sema and Lake Fúquene.[1]

Etymology

In the Chibcha language of the Muisca, susa means "white reed" or "soft reed".[1]

History

The area of Susa before the Spanish conquest was part of the Muisca Confederation. Initially loyal to the zaque of Hunza, Susa changed rule around 1490 when it was submitted by zipa Saguamanchica.[2]

Modern Susa was founded on February 21, 1600.[1]

Economy

The main economical activity in Simijaca is agriculture, with maize, potatoes, tomatoes and strawberries as the most important agricultural products.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 (Spanish) Official website Susa
  2. Restrepo Arcila, 2002, p.179

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