Susa, Cundinamarca

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]

For other uses, see Susa (disambiguation).
Susa
Municipality and town
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Etymology: Muysccubun: "white or soft reed"
Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
Susa
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 5°27′10.1″N 73°48′50.3″W
Country Colombia
Department Cundinamarca
ProvinceUbaté Province
Founded21 February 1600
Founded byLuís Enríquez
Government
 • MayorOscar Eduardo Rocha Ramírez
(2016-2019)
Area
 • Municipality and town86 km2 (33 sq mi)
 • Urban
1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Elevation
2,655 m (8,711 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Municipality and town12,302
 • Density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
 • Urban
6,315
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
WebsiteOfficial website

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 by Luís Enríquez.[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. (in Spanish) Official website Susa
  2. Restrepo Arcila, 2002, p.179

Bibliography
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