Tutazá
Today, in the digital age, Tutazá has become a topic of great relevance in today's society. From its impact on the economy to its influence on people's daily lives, Tutazá has been the subject of debate and analysis in different areas. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Tutazá has become a key factor in human relations, industries and politics. In this article, we will explore the various facets of Tutazá and its impact on modern life, as well as possible implications for the future.
Tutazá | |
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Municipality and town | |
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 Location of the municipality and town of Tutazá in the Boyacá Department of Colombia | |
| Country |  Colombia |
| Department | Boyacá Department |
| Province | Tundama Province |
| Founded | 6 October 1849 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jhon Alexander Ortiz Sissa (2020-2023) |
| Area | |
• Municipality and town | 135 km2 (52 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 35 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,700 m (8,900 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
• Municipality and town | 1,890 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 195 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Website | Official website |
Tutazá or Tutasá, is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the Tundama Province, a subregion of Boyacá. Tutazá borders the municipalities Belén, Paz de Río, Sativasur and Sativanorte of the department of Boyacá and Onzaga and Coromoro of the department of Santander.[1]
History
Before the Spanish conquest of the Muisca on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, Tutazá was ruled by a cacique called Tutazúa. He was loyal to the cacique Tundama from the city with the same name, currently known as Duitama. In the Chibcha language of the Muisca Tutaz(u)á means "Son of the Sun".[2]
Although the village was already visited by missionaries from the 17th century, the official foundation was on October 6, 1849.[1] Simón Bolívar visited Tutazá on July 18, 1819.[1]
Economy
Main economical activity of the small village are agriculture (potatoes, maize, beans, peas, barley and wheat) and livestock farming.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d (in Spanish) Official website Tutazá - accessed 02-05-2016
- ^ (in Spanish) Etymology Tutazá - accessed 02-05-2016
