Duitama, Boyacá

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Duitama is a city in the Boyacá department, located at 170 kilometres northeast of Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia. Duitama has existed since pre-Columbian times. According to the local oral tradition the city was founded by the Muisca Chief Tundama. The city has a population of about 150,000 people. The elevation of the city is around 2,500 m above sea level and the average temperature is 18°C (65°F). Duitama is known as "the pearl of Boyacá".