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{{Infobox Settlement
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|map_caption = Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
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'''Tabio''' is a municipality and town of [[Colombia]] in the [[Departments of Colombia|department]] of [[Cundinamarca Department|Cundinamarca]]. It is located at {{convert|45|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Bogotá]]. The population was 20,714 at 2005. The town was officially founded April 8, 1603, by Diego Gómez de Mena, on grounds that were the property of the native [[Muisca people|Muisca]] people who inhabited the area.
'''Tabio''' is a municipality and town of [[Colombia]] in the [[Departments of Colombia|department]] of [[Cundinamarca Department|Cundinamarca]]. It is located at {{convert|45|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Bogotá]]. The town was officially founded April 8, 1603, by Diego Gómez de Mena, on grounds that were the property of the native [[Muisca people|Muisca]] people who inhabited the area. Yabio borders [[Zipaquirá]] in the north, [[Cajicá]] in the east, [[Subachoque]] in the west and [[Tenjo]] in the south.<ref name=websiteTabio>{{es}} [http://www.tabio-cundinamarca.gov.co/informacion_general.shtml Official website Tabio]</ref>


==History==
== Etymology ==
The name Tabio comes from the [[Chibcha language|Chibcha]] word ''Teib'' meaning "dent" or "hole", which refers to its geographical location, next to the mouth of the Rio Frio river (also called Sinca).<ref name=websiteTabio/>


== History ==
The name Tabio comes from the [[Chibcha]] word “Teib,” meaning “dent” or “hole,” and which referred to its geographical location, next to the mouth of the Rio Frio river (also called Sinca). [[Muisca people]] occupied the current location of Tabio before the Spanish conquest, and were largely devoted to agriculture. The Muisca tribe comprised two confederations of small tribes, the Hunza of the northern area, whose sovereign was called ''[[zaque]]'', and the Bacatá of the southern area, whose sovereign was the ''[[zipa]]'', and which included the territory of Tabio.
[[Muisca people]] occupied the current location of Tabio before the Spanish conquest, and were largely devoted to agriculture. The Muisca tribe comprised two confederations of small tribes, the Hunza of the northern area, whose sovereign was called ''[[zaque]]'', and the Bacatá of the southern area, whose sovereign was the ''[[zipa]]'', and which included the territory of Tabio.


The natural hot springs in Tabio were famous among the Muisca, and they were said to have a temple there devoted to the Goddess of Waters. Under the Spanish conquest, the native Muisca were expropriated and the area was put under a colonial rule that issued the foundation of Tabio in 1603.
The natural hot springs in Tabio were famous among the Muisca, and they were said to have a temple there devoted to the Goddess of Waters. Under the Spanish conquest, the native Muisca were expropriated and the area was put under a colonial rule that issued the foundation of Tabio in 1603.<ref name=websiteTabio/>


==Economy==
== Economy ==
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Secondary and tertiary economic sectors are relatively underdeveloped in Tabio. Main industrial crops are devoted to [[floriculture]]. Potatoes, corn, peas, and carrots are also cultivated.<ref name=websiteTabio/>


== Tourism ==
⚫
Secondary and tertiary economic sectors are relatively underdeveloped in Tabio. Main industrial crops are devoted to [[floriculture]]. Potatoes, corn, peas, and carrots are also cultivated.
⚫
Tabio is well known for its natural hot springs, which are said to have therapeutic properties. It is also known for the annual festival of [[torbellino]], a traditional Andean Colombian dance.<ref name=websiteTabio/>


==Tourism==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Tabio cathedral.JPG|Church of Tabio
File:Iglesia Tabio 1.jpg|Church
File:Capilla Doctrinera Tabio.jpg|Chapel
File:Interior Capilla Doctrinera Tabio.JPG|Chapel interior
</gallery>


== References ==
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Tabio is well known for its natural hot springs, which are said to have therapeutic properties. It is also known for the annual festival of [[Torbellino]], a traditional Andean Colombian dance.
{{reflist}}


{{commonscat|Tabio}}
==External links==
*[http://tabio-cundinamarca.gov.co/index.shtml] Official web site.


{{Municipalities cundinamarca department}}
{{Municipalities cundinamarca department}}




[[Category:Municipalities of Cundinamarca Department]]
[[Category:Municipalities of Cundinamarca Department]]
[[Category:Populated places in the Cundinamarca Department]]
[[Category:Populated places in the Cundinamarca Department]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1603]]

[[Category:1603 establishments in the Spanish Empire]]
{{Cundinamarca-geo-stub}}

Revision as of 22:37, 21 June 2016

Tabio
Municipality and town
Central square of Tabio
Central square of Tabio
Flag of Tabio
Flag
Official seal of Tabio
Seal
Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
Country Colombia
Department Cundinamarca
ProvinceCentral Savanna Province
Founded8 April 1603
Founded byDiego Gómez de Mena
Government
 • MayorRubén Darío Acero García
(2016-2019)
Area
 • Municipality and town
74.5 km2 (28.8 sq mi)
 • Urban
0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
Elevation
2,569 m (8,428 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Municipality and town
27,033
 • Density360/km2 (940/sq mi)
 • Urban
13,145
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
WebsiteOfficial website

Tabio is a municipality and town of Colombia in the department of Cundinamarca. It is located at 45 km (28 mi) from Bogotá. The town was officially founded April 8, 1603, by Diego Gómez de Mena, on grounds that were the property of the native Muisca people who inhabited the area. Yabio borders Zipaquirá in the north, Cajicá in the east, Subachoque in the west and Tenjo in the south.[1]

Etymology

The name Tabio comes from the Chibcha word Teib meaning "dent" or "hole", which refers to its geographical location, next to the mouth of the Rio Frio river (also called Sinca).[1]

History

Muisca people occupied the current location of Tabio before the Spanish conquest, and were largely devoted to agriculture. The Muisca tribe comprised two confederations of small tribes, the Hunza of the northern area, whose sovereign was called zaque, and the Bacatá of the southern area, whose sovereign was the zipa, and which included the territory of Tabio.

The natural hot springs in Tabio were famous among the Muisca, and they were said to have a temple there devoted to the Goddess of Waters. Under the Spanish conquest, the native Muisca were expropriated and the area was put under a colonial rule that issued the foundation of Tabio in 1603.[1]

Economy

Secondary and tertiary economic sectors are relatively underdeveloped in Tabio. Main industrial crops are devoted to floriculture. Potatoes, corn, peas, and carrots are also cultivated.[1]

Tourism

Tabio is well known for its natural hot springs, which are said to have therapeutic properties. It is also known for the annual festival of torbellino, a traditional Andean Colombian dance.[1]

  • Church of Tabio
    Church of Tabio
  • Church
    Church
  • Chapel
    Chapel
  • Chapel interior
    Chapel interior

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Template:Es Official website Tabio
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