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Also known as Chia

Colombian municipality of the department of Cundinamarca

Key facts

Country
Colombia
Department
Cundinamarca
Province
Central Savanna
Founded
24 March 1537
Founded by
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada
Mayor
Leonardo Donoso Ruiz. (2024–2027)
Municipality and city
80.16 km (30.95 sq mi)
Urban
19.16 km (7.40 sq mi)
Elevation
2,564 m (8,412 ft)
Density
1,866/km (4,833/sq mi)
Urban density
6,488/km (16,800/sq mi)
Demonym
Chiense
Time zone
UTC-5
Website
Official website

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Wikidata facts

Demonym
Chiana
Population
97896
Area
80
Elevation
2564
Image
Estatua da deusa Chía, en Chía.jpg
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Commons category
Chía, Cundinamarca
inception
1537-01-01
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Castillo Marroquín Chía is a city and municipality in the department of Cundinamarca in Colombia, located 10 km north of Bogotá on the main road to Zipaquira. Due to its proximity to Bogotá

Its history dates back to the pre-Columbian era. Chia is also known for its gastronomy and its variety of restaurants.

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