Cogua, Municipal center in Cundinamarca, Colombia
The municipality of Cogua sits at an elevation of 2,630 meters in northern Cundinamarca, spanning 113 square kilometers of mountainous terrain.
Lorenzo de Terrones established Cogua on August 23, 1604, marking the beginning of its formal recognition as a Colombian municipality.
The name Cogua originates from the Chibcha language of the Muisca civilization, who inhabited this region before Spanish colonization.
Cogua connects to neighboring municipalities through a network of roads, with regular transportation services operating from Bogota, 51 kilometers south.
The Neusa Reservoir within Cogua's boundaries provides water resources to the region while creating opportunities for outdoor activities.
Location: Cundinamarca Department
Inception: August 23, 1604
Elevation above the sea: 2,630 m
Website: http://www.cogua-cundinamarca.gov.co/index.shtml
Website: http://cogua-cundinamarca.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 5.06194,-73.97944
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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