Cucaita
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| Cucaita | |
|---|---|
| Municipality and town | |
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| Country |
 Colombia |
| Department | Boyacá Department |
| Province | Central Boyacá Province |
| Time zone | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5) |
Cucaita is a municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia, part of the subregion of the Central Boyacá Province. It is located approximately 315 km away from the capital of Bogota. Most inhabitants are farmers in Cucaita.
Etymology
Cucaita name is an expression from the source words Chibcha CU likeness, CA fenced, fortress or royal mansion of the sovereign, I shade and TA tillage. Overall, this word means "near the seminary.".[1]
References
External links
- (Spanish) Colombian ministry of culture; Cucaita, 450 years old
- (Spanish) Cucaita official website
Coordinates: 5°32′N 73°27′W / 5.533°N 73.450°W
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