Jenesano

Jenesano
Piranguata, Genezzano
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Jenesano in the Boyacá Department of Colombia
Jenesano
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 5°23′N 73°22′W / 5.383°N 73.367°W / 5.383; -73.367Coordinates: 5°23′N 73°22′W / 5.383°N 73.367°W / 5.383; -73.367
Country  Colombia
Department Boyacá Department
Province Márquez Province
Founded 25 February 1828
Government
 • Mayor Hugo Alexander Reyes Parra
(2016-2019)
Area
 • Municipality and town 59 km2 (23 sq mi)
 • Urban 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi)
Elevation 2,100 m (6,900 ft)
Population (2015)
 • Municipality and town 7,640
 • Density 130/km2 (340/sq mi)
 • Urban 1,980
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Website Official website

Jenesano is a town and municipality in the Márquez Province, part of the Colombian Department of Boyacá. The urban centre is located at an altitude of 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense. Jenesano borders Nuevo Colón in the west, Ramiriquí in the east, Boyacá, Boyacá in the north and Tibaná in the south.[1]

Etymology

Jenesano was called Piranguata at time of foundation. The name was changed in 1833 to Genezzano, referring to the province in Italy. Later, it became Jenesano, meaning "healthy people" or "healthy village".[1]

History

The area of Jenesano before the Spanish conquest was inhabited by the Muisca, organised in their loose Muisca Confederation. Jenesano was part of the rule of the zaque of Hunza.

Modern Jenesano was not founded until 1828, after the independence of Colombia from the Spanish Empire.[1]

Economy

Main activity of Jenesano is agriculture, predominantly fruits as uchuva, tree tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, beans, maize, peaches, pears and apples.[1]

  • Church of Jenesano

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 (in Spanish) Official website Jenesano
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