Aquitania, Boyacá
Aquitania is a town and municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia, part of the Sugamuxi Province, a subregion of Boyaca. Aquitania borders Sogamoso, Cuítiva and Mongua in the north, Zetaquirá, San Eduardo and Páez in the south, Labranzagrande, Pajarito, Recetor and Chámeza in the east and Cuítiva, Tota, Zetaquirá and San Eduardo in the west. The urban centre is situated on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense as one of the highest towns at an altitude of 3,030 metres (9,940 ft). The town of Aquitania borders Lake Tota to the east.
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Location of the municipality and town of Aquitania in the Boyacá Department of Colombia | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Department | Boyacá Department |
| Province | Sugamuxi Province |
| Founded | 1777 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hector Orlando Barrera Cardenas (2020-2023) |
| Area | |
| • Municipality and town | 943 km2 (364 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 0.52 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,030 m (9,940 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Municipality and town | 15,241 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (42/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 6,329 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
| Website | Official website |
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