Chía, Cundinamarca
Chía | |
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Municipality and city | |
Top: University of La Sabana, Second: Marroquin Castle, Third: Puente del Común, Four: Downtown Chía | |
| Nickname: pueblo of the Moon | |
Location of the town and municipality of Chia in Cundinamarca Department. | |
| Coordinates: 4°51′N 74°03′W / 4.850°N 74.050°W | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Department | Cundinamarca |
| Province | Central Savanna |
| Founded | 24 March 1537 |
| Founded by | Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Leonardo Donoso Ruiz. (2024–2027) |
| Area | |
| 80.16 km2 (30.95 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 19.16 km2 (7.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,564 m (8,412 ft) |
| Population (2020 est.) | |
| 149,570 | |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 124,309 |
| • Urban density | 6,500/km2 (17,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Chiense |
| Time zone | UTC-5 |
| Website | Official website |
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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, Chía has effectively become a suburb of the capital.
Its history dates back to the pre-Columbian era. Chia is also known for its gastronomy and its variety of restaurants.
It is also home to the Universidad de la Sabana, one of the most prestigious universities in the country.