Sogamoso, Administrative division in Boyacá, Colombia.
Located at an altitude of 2,569 meters in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes, Sogamoso functions as the capital of Sugamuxi Province.
The Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada reached Sogamoso in 1537, where his troops inadvertently destroyed the sacred Sun Temple during their exploration.
The name Sogamoso originates from Sugamuxi or Suamox in the Chibcha language, translating to Dwelling of the Sun, reflecting its indigenous Muisca heritage.
The Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport serves Sogamoso, providing air transportation connections for the region since the removal of restrictions in 2009.
Seven universities operate within Sogamoso, including the Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, making it an educational center in Boyacá department.
Location: Boyacá Department
Inception: September 6, 1810
Elevation above the sea: 2,490 m
Website: http://sogamoso-boyaca.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 5.71483,-72.92793
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
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