Chía, Administrative municipality in Cundinamarca Department, Colombia
Located 30 kilometers northeast of Bogotá, Chía sits at an elevation of 2,564 meters above sea level in the Andean mountains.
Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada established this settlement in 1537, marking it as one of the earliest colonial foundations in the region.
The name Chía originates from the Chibcha language, referring to the Moon goddess who received devotion in a pre-Columbian temple at this location.
The Universidad de la Sabana campus, numerous restaurants, and the traditional Sunday market make Chía a frequent destination for visitors from Bogotá.
The Bridge of the Commoners served as a strategic point during the 1781 Comuneros Revolt, where rebels negotiated concessions with the Spanish viceroy.
Location: Cundinamarca Department
Inception: 1537
Founders: Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada
Elevation above the sea: 2,564 m
Website: http://www.chia-cundinamarca.gov.co/
Shares border with: Bogotá
Website: http://chia-cundinamarca.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 4.86333,-74.05278
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:54
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