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Fontibón
Fontibón
Locality of Bogotá
	Fontibon Train Station
	Location of the locality in the city of Bogotá
	Location of the locality in the Capital District of Bogotá
	Coordinates: 4°40′43″N 74°08′28″W / 4.67861°N 74.14111°W
Country	Colombia
City	Bogotá D.C.
Neighbourhoods	List Ciudad Salitre; Modelia;
Area
• Total	33.28 km2 (12.85 sq mi)
Elevation	2,600 m (8,500 ft)
Population (2007)
• Total	317,179
• Density	9,500/km2 (25,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Website	Official website

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Fontibon is the 9th locality of Bogotá. It is located in the west of the city. This district is mostly inhabited by low and middle class residents. El Dorado International Airport is located in this district.

Etymology

The origin of the city's name can be traced to the Muisca cacique Huintiva or Hyntiba (meaning "powerful cacique" in Muysccubun) and the mutation of the word to its present spelling, this among other names such as Ontibon and Hontibón.^[2]

History

Fontibón was part of the southern Muisca Confederation in the times before the Spanish conquest. It was incorporated into the newly formed capital district of Bogotá on December 17, 1954.^[3] Fontibon was the gate to the current city of Bogotá founded as Santa Fe de Bogotá, for conquistador Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada and his fellow expeditioners.

The city was cradle to the residence of Peter Claver. Little by little the community became one of the most idolizing and religious. The city started to expand, and in the sixteenth century it was divided into 22 "capitanias". Fontibon's original maps constitute one of Colombia's oldest documents. In 1956, Fontibon was merged with Bogotá, losing its status as an "associate town".

Economy

The neighborhood has the headquarters of SATENA.^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]

Monuments

Fontibón Cathedral
San Antonio Bridge

Climate

Climate data for El Dorado International Airport, Elevation: 2547m (1972-1990)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	19.6 (67.3)	19.7 (67.5)	19.7 (67.5)	19.3 (66.7)	19.0 (66.2)	18.3 (64.9)	18.1 (64.6)	18.3 (64.9)	18.7 (65.7)	18.8 (65.8)	19.1 (66.4)	19.2 (66.6)	19.0 (66.2)
Daily mean °C (°F)	12.9 (55.2)	13.2 (55.8)	13.6 (56.5)	13.8 (56.8)	13.8 (56.8)	13.5 (56.3)	13.1 (55.6)	13.1 (55.6)	13.1 (55.6)	13.2 (55.8)	13.4 (56.1)	12.9 (55.2)	13.3 (55.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	5.4 (41.7)	6.1 (43.0)	7.4 (45.3)	8.2 (46.8)	8.4 (47.1)	8.0 (46.4)	7.5 (45.5)	7.0 (44.6)	6.9 (44.4)	7.6 (45.7)	7.7 (45.9)	6.1 (43.0)	7.2 (44.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	33 (1.3)	43 (1.7)	66 (2.6)	111 (4.4)	94 (3.7)	57 (2.2)	41 (1.6)	49 (1.9)	73 (2.9)	115 (4.5)	88 (3.5)	54 (2.1)	824 (32.4)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)	8	11	14	18	20	19	17	16	17	20	18	12	190
Average dew point °C (°F)	8.8 (47.8)	9.3 (48.7)	10.1 (50.2)	10.7 (51.3)	10.6 (51.1)	9.9 (49.8)	9.1 (48.4)	9.0 (48.2)	9.4 (48.9)	10.0 (50.0)	10.0 (50.0)	9.0 (48.2)	9.7 (49.4)
Mean monthly sunshine hours	190.4	150.3	145.9	110.5	115.8	111.1	142.4	138.5	123.3	119.8	133.7	166.4	1,648.1
Source: NOAA NCEI(temperatures 1971-1990)^[8]

Transportation

The city is still far away from Bogota's major mass transport system, the TransMilenio. Fontibon's main highway leads to Medellín.

References

^ Population 2007 – DANE (in Spanish)
^ Etymology localities of Bogotá (in Spanish)
^ History Fontibón Archived 2016-06-04 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
^ "Oficinas." SATENA. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal Av. El Dorado No. 103 – 08, entrada 1, interior 11."
^ "Mecanismos de Control Archived 2010-08-11 at the Wayback Machine." SATENA. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal: Avenida Eldorado Entrada 1, Interior 11."
^ "Satena Aerolíneas Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011.
^ "Satena Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Avenida El Dorado # 103 – 08."
^ "Aepto. Eldorado Climate Normals for 1972-1990(WMO Station Number: 80222)". ncei.noaa.gov (TXT). National Oceanic and Atmosoheric Administration. Retrieved 10 May 2024.

External links

Official website

[1] Population 2007 – DANE (in Spanish)

[Taringa-2] Etymology localities of Bogotá (in Spanish)

[3] History Fontibón Archived 2016-06-04 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)

[4] "Oficinas." SATENA. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal Av. El Dorado No. 103 – 08, entrada 1, interior 11."

[5] "Mecanismos de Control Archived 2010-08-11 at the Wayback Machine." SATENA. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal: Avenida Eldorado Entrada 1, Interior 11."

[6] "Satena Aerolíneas Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011.

[7] "Satena Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Avenida El Dorado # 103 – 08."

[8] "Aepto. Eldorado Climate Normals for 1972-1990(WMO Station Number: 80222)". ncei.noaa.gov (TXT). National Oceanic and Atmosoheric Administration. Retrieved 10 May 2024.

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+|website                = {{URL|http://portel.bogota.gov.co/portel/libreria/php/01.27090710.html|Official website}}
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+'''Fontibon''' is the 9th locality of [[Bogotá]]. It is located in the west of the city. This district is mostly inhabited by low and middle class residents. [[El Dorado International Airport]] is located in this district.
-'''Fontibon''' is a former [[municipality]] located at the westernmost side of [[Bogotá, Colombia|Bogotá]], [[Colombia]].
 == Etymology ==
-The origin of the city's name can be traced to the [[Muisca people|Muisca]] ruler ''[[cacique]] Huintiva'' or ''Hyntiba'' (meaning "powerful cacique") and the mutation of the word to its present spelling, being this among other names such as Ontibon and Hontibón.<ref name=Taringa>{{es}} [http://www.taringa.net/posts/apuntes-y-monografias/14795634/Colombia-en-anecdotas.html Etymology localities of Bogotá]</ref>
+The origin of the city's name can be traced to the [[Muisca]] ''[[cacique]] Huintiva'' or ''Hyntiba'' (meaning "powerful cacique" in [[Chibcha language|Muysccubun]]) and the mutation of the word to its present spelling, this among other names such as Ontibon and Hontibón.<ref name=Taringa>[http://www.taringa.net/posts/apuntes-y-monografias/14795634/Colombia-en-anecdotas.html Etymology localities of Bogotá] {{in lang|es}}</ref>
 == History ==
-Fontibón was part of the southern [[Muisca Confederation]] in the times before the [[Spanish conquest of the Muisca|Spanish conquest]]. It was incorporated into the newly formed capital district of Bogotá on December 17, 1954.<ref>{{es}} [http://www.fontibon.gov.co/index.php/mi-localidad/conociendo-mi-localidad History Fontibón]</ref> Fontibon was the gate to the current city of Bogotá also known as [[Santa Fe de Bogotá]], for [[conquistador]] [[Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada]] and his fellow expeditioners.
+Fontibón was part of the southern [[Muisca Confederation]] in the times before the [[Spanish conquest of the Muisca|Spanish conquest]]. It was incorporated into the newly formed capital district of Bogotá on December 17, 1954.<ref>[http://www.fontibon.gov.co/index.php/mi-localidad/conociendo-mi-localidad History Fontibón] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604220251/http://www.fontibon.gov.co/index.php/mi-localidad/conociendo-mi-localidad |date=2016-06-04 }} {{in lang|es}}</ref> Fontibon was the gate to the current city of Bogotá founded as Santa Fe de Bogotá, for [[conquistador]] [[Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada]] and his [[list of conquistadors in Colombia|fellow expeditioners]].
-The city was cradle to the residence of [[Peter Claver]]. Little by little the community became one of the most idolizing and religious. The city started to expand, and in the sixteenth century it was divided into 22 "capitanias".
+The city was cradle to the residence of [[Peter Claver]]. Little by little the community became one of the most idolizing and religious. The city started to expand, and in the sixteenth century it was divided into 22 "capitanias". Fontibon's original maps constitute one of Colombia's oldest documents. In 1956, Fontibon was merged with Bogotá, losing its status as an  "associate town".
+== Economy ==
-Fontibon's original [[map]]s constitute one of Colombia's oldest documents.
+The neighborhood has the headquarters of [[SATENA]].<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20101211175636/http://www.satena.com/MainAcercaSatena.aspx?urls=AcercaSatena%2FOficinas.aspx&Nivel=3&op=3 Oficinas]." [[SATENA]]. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal Av. El Dorado No. 103 – 08, entrada 1, interior 11."</ref><ref>"[http://intranet.satena.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=116 Mecanismos de Control] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811052803/http://intranet.satena.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=116 |date=2010-08-11 }}." [[SATENA]]. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal: Avenida Eldorado Entrada 1, Interior 11."</ref><ref>"[http://www.bogota.gov.co/mad/visor.php?id_sitio=72448&zoom=1&colorpunto=0xCC0000&id_afiliado=83&id_mapa=762 Satena Aerolíneas] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727233913/http://www.bogota.gov.co/mad/visor.php?id_sitio=72448&zoom=1&colorpunto=0xCC0000&id_afiliado=83&id_mapa=762 |date=2011-07-27 }}." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011.</ref><ref>"[http://www.bogota.gov.co/mad/info_sitio.php?idioma=es&id_sitio=72448&id_tema=762 Satena] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727233920/http://www.bogota.gov.co/mad/info_sitio.php?idioma=es&id_sitio=72448&id_tema=762 |date=2011-07-27 }}." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Avenida El Dorado # 103 – 08."</ref>
+== Monuments ==
-In the year 1956, Fontibon was merged with Bogota, losing its status as "associate town".
+* Fontibón Cathedral
+* San Antonio Bridge
-==Economy==
+==Climate==
+{{Weather box
-The neighborhood has the headquarters of [[SATENA]].<ref>"[http://www.satena.com/MainAcercaSatena.aspx?urls=AcercaSatena/Oficinas.aspx&Nivel=3&op=3 Oficinas]." [[SATENA]]. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal Av. El Dorado No. 103 - 08, entrada 1, interior 11."</ref><ref>"[http://intranet.satena.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=116 Mecanismos de Control]." [[SATENA]]. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal: Avenida Eldorado Entrada 1, Interior 11."</ref><ref>"[http://www.bogota.gov.co/mad/visor.php?id_sitio=72448&zoom=1&colorpunto=0xCC0000&id_afiliado=83&id_mapa=762 Satena Aerolíneas]." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011.</ref><ref>"[http://www.bogota.gov.co/mad/info_sitio.php?idioma=es&id_sitio=72448&id_tema=762 Satena]." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Avenida El Dorado # 103 - 08."</ref>
+|metric first= yes
+|single line = yes
+|collapsed = yes
+|width = 73%
+|location = [[El Dorado International Airport]], Elevation: 2547m (1972-1990)
+| Jan high C  =19.6
+| Feb high C  =19.7
+| Mar high C  =19.7
+| Apr high C  =19.3
+| May high C  =19.0
+| Jun high C  =18.3
+| Jul high C  =18.1
+| Aug high C  =18.3
+| Sep high C  =18.7
+| Oct high C  =18.8
+| Nov high C  =19.1
+| Dec high C  =19.2
+| year high C =
+| Jan mean C  =12.9
+| Feb mean C  =13.2
+| Mar mean C  =13.6
+| Apr mean C  =13.8
+| May mean C  =13.8
+| Jun mean C  =13.5
+| Jul mean C  =13.1
+| Aug mean C  =13.1
+| Sep mean C  =13.1
+| Oct mean C  =13.2
+| Nov mean C  =13.4
+| Dec mean C  =12.9
+| year mean C =
+| Jan low C  =5.4
+| Feb low C  =6.1
+| Mar low C  =7.4
+| Apr low C  =8.2
+| May low C  =8.4
+| Jun low C  =8.0
+| Jul low C  =7.5
+| Aug low C  =7.0
+| Sep low C  =6.9
+| Oct low C  =7.6
+| Nov low C  =7.7
+| Dec low C  =6.1
+| year low C =
+| Jan dew point C =8.8
+| Feb dew point C =9.3
+| Mar dew point C =10.1
+| Apr dew point C =10.7
+| May dew point C =10.6
+| Jun dew point C =9.9
+| Jul dew point C =9.1
+| Aug dew point C =9.0
+| Sep dew point C =9.4
+| Oct dew point C =10.0
+| Nov dew point C =10.0
+| Dec dew point C =9.0
+| precipitation colour  =  green
-==Monuments==
+| Jan precipitation mm  =33
-*The Fontibon Cathedral.
+| Feb precipitation mm  =43
-*The San Antonio Bridge.
+| Mar precipitation mm  =66
+| Apr precipitation mm  =111
+| May precipitation mm  =94
+| Jun precipitation mm  =57
+| Jul precipitation mm  =41
+| Aug precipitation mm  =49
+| Sep precipitation mm  =73
+| Oct precipitation mm  =115
+| Nov precipitation mm  =88
+| Dec precipitation mm  =54
+| year precipitation mm =
+| unit precipitation days =  0.1 mm
+| precip days colour      =
+| Jan precipitation days  =8
+| Feb precipitation days  =11
+| Mar precipitation days  =14
+| Apr precipitation days  =18
+| May precipitation days  =20
+| Jun precipitation days  =19
+| Jul precipitation days  =17
+| Aug precipitation days  =16
+| Sep precipitation days  =17
+| Oct precipitation days  =20
+| Nov precipitation days  =18
+| Dec precipitation days  =12
+| year precipitation days =
+| Jan sun  = 190.4
+| Feb sun  = 150.3
+| Mar sun  = 145.9
+| Apr sun  = 110.5
+| May sun  = 115.8
+| Jun sun  = 111.1
+| Jul sun  = 142.4
+| Aug sun  = 138.5
+| Sep sun  = 123.3
+| Oct sun  = 119.8
+| Nov sun  = 133.7
+| Dec sun  = 166.4
+| year sun =
+|source = [[NCEI|NOAA NCEI]](temperatures 1971-1990)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/data/normals/WMO/1961-1990/RA-III/CO/80222.TXT |title=Aepto. Eldorado Climate Normals for 1972-1990(WMO Station Number: 80222) |access-date=10 May 2024 |website=ncei.noaa.gov |publisher=[[NOAA|National Oceanic and Atmosoheric Administration]] |no-pp=y |type=TXT}}</ref>
+}}
 == Transportation ==
-The city is still far away from Bogota's major mass transport system - the [[TransMilenio]].
+The city is still far away from Bogota's major mass transport system, the [[TransMilenio]]. Fontibon's main highway leads to [[Medellín]].
-Fontibon's main highway leads to [[Medellín]].
 == References ==
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 == External links ==
 {{Portal|Colombia}}
-*[http://www.bogota.gov.co/portel/libreria/php/decide.php?patron=01.18040609 Official Site]
+* [http://www.bogota.gov.co/portel/libreria/php/decide.php?patron=01.18040609 Official website]
 {{Bogota DC}}
-{{coord|4|40|43|N|74|08|28|W|type:landmark_source:kolossus-frwiki|display=title}}
 {{DEFAULTSORT:Fontibon}}

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