Tunja Province

The province spread across the Altiplano Cundiboyacense region, with mountains reaching elevations of 2,820 meters above sea level and temperatures averaging 13 degrees Celsius.

The Spanish Crown established the Province of Tunja in 1539 as a corregimiento of the Viceroyalty of Peru, later transferring it to the Viceroyalty of New Granada in 1717.

The territory belonged to the Muisca civilization, organized in three chiefdoms: Zaque Hunza, Cacique Tundama, and Cacique Sogamoxi, who developed advanced agricultural systems.

The province functioned as a major trade center, producing textiles, clothing, cheese, and flour, which were distributed throughout the New Kingdom of Granada.

On December 10, 1813, the province declared absolute independence from Spain, establishing its own constitution and becoming a key revolutionary center.

GPS coordinates: 5.53333,-73.36670

Latest update: March 18, 2025 08:36