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Municipality and city in Boyacá, Colombia
Tunja (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtuŋxa]) is a municipality and city on the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes, in the region known as the Altiplano
Tunja
Topics referred to by the same term
Tunja is a city in Colombia. Tunja may also refer to: Tunja Airport, near the city in Colombia Tunja Province, a province of the former country of Gran
Tunja_(disambiguation)
Airport
Tunja Airport (ICAO: SKTJ) is a high-elevation airport serving Tunja, the capital of Boyacá Department in Colombia. The airport and city lay between two
Tunja_Airport
Department of Colombia
189 square kilometres (8,953 sq mi). The capital of Boyacá is the city of Tunja. Boyacá is known as "The Land of Freedom" because this region was the scene
Boyacá_Department
Municipality in Yambol, Bulgaria
Tundzha Municipality (Bulgarian: община Тунджа) is a municipality of Yambol Province, southeastern Bulgaria. The municipality has an area of 1,218.86 square
Tundzha_Municipality
Catholic archdiocese in Colombia
Archdiocese of Tunja (Latin: Tunquensis) is an archdiocese located in the city of Tunja in Colombia. 29 July 1880: Established as Diocese of Tunja from the
Archdiocese_of_Tunja
Colombian lawyer and politician (1769–1816)
Juan Nepomuceno Niño Muelle y Lago (Tunja, June 13, 1769 – Tunja, November 29, 1816) was a philosopher, lawyer, and politician from the Viceroyalty of
Juan_Nepomuceno_Niño
Association football club in Colombia
Boyacá Chicó Fútbol Club is a professional Colombian football team based in Tunja playing in the Categoría Primera A. The club was founded on March 26, 2002
Boyacá_Chicó_F.C.
Part of Bolivar's campaign to liberate New Granada
that same day at 7 am, Bolivar left Tunja and took up an observation point at the San Lazaro heights near Tunja, from there around 9 am he spotted the
Battle_of_Boyacá
Municipality and town in Boyacá Department, Colombia
capital Tunja. It borders Cómbita and Tuta in the north, Chivatá and Tunja in the south, Chivatá in the east and in the west Cómbita and Tunja. The name
Oicatá
Stadium in Tunja, Colombia
(Spanish for The Independence Stadium) is a multi-use stadium in the city of Tunja, Colombia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium
Estadio_La_Independencia
Spanish conquistador
1590 (or 1583), Tunja, New Kingdom of Granada) was a Spanish crusader and conquistador, known as the founder of the capital of Boyacá; Tunja, second city
Gonzalo_Suárez_Rendón
Province of Gran Colombia
5.533°N 73.367°W / 5.533; -73.367 The Province of Tunja, also known as the Governorate of Tunja during the Spanish Empire, was an administrative and
Tunja_Province
Cemetery in Boyacá Department, Colombia
The Central Cemetery of Tunja (Spanish: Cementerio Central de Tunja) is the most important cemetery in the city of Tunja, in Boyacá, Colombia, and considered
Central_Cemetery_of_Tunja
Cycling race
The 49th edition of the Vuelta a Colombia was held from June 13 to June 27, 1999. 1999 Clásico RCN cyclingnews pedalesybielas (Archived 2009-10-22)
1999_Vuelta_a_Colombia
Monument west of Tunja, Colombia
of Boyacá) is a bridge located 110 km east of Bogotá and 14 km west from Tunja in a valley, crossing the Teatinos River near the Pan-American Highway.
Puente_de_Boyacá
Military campaign in Venezuelan War of Independence (1819–1820)
Viceroy. Barreiro continued his march towards Tunja and was informed of its capture by passersby, with Tunja captured his defensive strategy had failed and
Bolívar's campaign to liberate New Granada
Bolívar's_campaign_to_liberate_New_Granada
Cycling race
The 45th edition of the annual Clásico RCN was held from October 2 to October 9, 2005 in Colombia. The stage race started in Cúcuta and finished with an
2005_Clásico_RCN
Colombian football club
Lanceros Boyacá was a Colombian Categoría Primera B football team based in Tunja. The team was founded in 1993. Lanceros Boyacá is recognized for being the
Lanceros_Boyacá
Cycling race
The 43rd edition of the annual Clásico RCN was held from August 24 to August 31, 2003, in Colombia. The stage race with an UCI rate of 2.3 started in Medellín
2003_Clásico_RCN
Cycling race
The 60th edition of the Vuelta a Colombia was held from August 1 to August 15, 2010. Clásico RCN [1] [2] [3]
2010_Vuelta_a_Colombia
Period of Colombian statehood from 1810 to 1816
replaced by members of Congress: Joaquín Camacho, Representative for the Tunja Province, José María del Castillo y Rada and José Fernández Madrid, both
United Provinces of New Granada
United_Provinces_of_New_Granada
Tribal ruler
Aquiminzaque (Chibcha: Aquim ó Quiminza, died Tunja, 1540) was the last hoa of Hunza, on which the Spanish city of Tunja (in present-day Colombia) was built, reigning
Aquiminzaque
Cycling race
The 42nd edition of the Vuelta a Colombia was held from March 31 to April 12, 1992. There were a total number of 93 competitors, including 20 foreign riders
1992_Vuelta_a_Colombia
Country in South America
Colombia and Peru, and left works of art preserved in several churches in Tunja city. During the mid-19th century, one of the most remarkable painters was
Colombia
Municipality and town in Boyacá Department, Colombia
approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the city of Tunja, the capital of the department. Boyacá limits Tunja and Soracá in the north, Jenesano in the south
Boyacá,_Boyacá
Municipality and town in Boyacá, Colombia
capital Bogotá and 29 kilometres (18 mi) from the departmental capital Tunja. The urban centre is situated at an altitude of 2,630 metres (8,630 ft)
Ventaquemada
Colombian pedagogue
Mercedes Chaves Jaime (7 November 1956 La Uvita, Colombia - 22 August 2005 Tunja, Colombia) was a Colombian psycopedagogue, professor and educational researcher
Mercedes_Chaves_Jaime
Professional basketball championship in Colombia
Team City Arena Capacity Águilas Tunja Coliseo Municipal de Tunja 2,500 Bambuqueros Neiva Coliseo Álvaro Sánchez Silva 5,000 Búcaros Bucaramanga Coliseo
Baloncesto Profesional Colombiano
Baloncesto_Profesional_Colombiano
Cycling race
The 51st edition of the Vuelta a Colombia was held from June 17 to July 2, 2001. There were a total number of 98 competitors from 13 teams. 2001 Clásico
2001_Vuelta_a_Colombia
Association football team from Colombia
known as Patriotas, is a professional Colombian football team based in Tunja, that plays in the Categoría Primera B. They play their home games at the
Patriotas_Boyacá
Cycling race
Jhonathan Camargo Artur García Director Deportivo: Roberto Sánchez Para Tunja lo Mejor Félix Cárdenas Fabio Montenegro Ismael Sarmiento Néstor Bernal
2009_Vuelta_a_Colombia
Cycling race
The 52nd edition of the Vuelta a Colombia was held from June 30 to July 14, 2002. 2002 Clásico RCN cyclingnews pedalear[permanent dead link]
2002_Vuelta_a_Colombia
Retrieved 18 October 2023. "Censo Nacional de Población y Vivienda 2018 - Tunja, Boyacá" (PDF) (in Spanish). Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística
List_of_highest_large_cities
The House of Juan Agustín Niño y Álvarez is a building located in Tunja, Colombia, towards the southwest direction of Plaza de Bolívar. This house has
House of Juan Agustín Niño y Álvarez
House_of_Juan_Agustín_Niño_y_Álvarez
Municipality in Boyacá Department, Colombia
20 kilometres (12 mi) from the department capital Tunja. Cucaita borders Sora in the north, Tunja in the east and south and Samacá in the south and west
Cucaita
Spanish poet, soldier and Catholic priest
of the cathedral of Tunja, where in 1569 he obtained its benefice by royal decree of Philip II. Having settled permanently in Tunja, he amassed a considerable
Juan_de_Castellanos
Cycling race
The 41st edition of the annual Clásico RCN was held from August 12 to August 19, 2001 in Colombia. The stage race with a UCI rate of 2.4 started in Medellín
2001_Clásico_RCN
Province in Boyacá, Colombia
departmental capital Tunja. Cómbita • Cucaita • Chíquiza • Chivatá • Motavita • Oicatá • Siachoque • Samacá • Sora • Soracá • Sotaquirá • Toca • Tunja • Tuta • Ventaquemada
Central_Boyacá_Province
Cycling race
The 44th edition of the Vuelta a Colombia was held from March 15 to March 27, 1994. There were a total number of 95 competitors. pedalesybielas (Archived
1994_Vuelta_a_Colombia
continents, it is found in Spain and Colombia in a colonial mansion in Tunja. A version of the coat of arms used by the Niño family can be found in the
Coat of arms of the Niño family
Coat_of_arms_of_the_Niño_family
Former Andean highlands confederations
houses. Four confederations of chiefdoms formed in Muisca territory: Bogotá, Tunja, Duitama and Sogamoso. Additionally, the Chibcha-speaking Guane and Lache
Muisca Confederations (political units)
Muisca_Confederations_(political_units)
Colombian footballer (1939–2008)
Carlos Aponte Benítez (Tunja, January 24, 1939 – August 1, 2008) was a Colombian footballer. He competed for the Colombia national football team at the
Carlos_Aponte
Cycling race
The 2008 Vuelta a Colombia, the competition's 58th edition, was held from May 10 to May 25, 2008. Colombia's Giovanny Báez was crowned champion after 50
2008_Vuelta_a_Colombia
Museum and monument in Boyacá, Colombia
Rendón") is a museum and monument in Tunja, the capital of Boyacá, Colombia. It is situated on the central square of Tunja, named Plaza Bolívar, but historically
Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón
Casa_del_Fundador_Gonzalo_Suárez_Rendón
Church in Tunja, Colombia
the Apostle (Spanish: Catedral Basílica de Santiago Apóstol) also called Tunja Cathedral It is the oldest Roman Catholic cathedral of Colombia, which is
Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja
Cathedral_Basilica_of_St._James_the_Apostle,_Tunja
Special municipalities in the country of Colombia, South America
number of districts to 10 with 3 cities and 3 seaports: Cúcuta, Popayán, Tunja and Medellín; the ports were: Turbo Antioquia, Buenaventura and Tumaco.
Districts_of_Colombia
Topics referred to by the same term
Patriotas FC may refer to: Patriotas Boyacá, Colombian football club from Tunja. Patriotas Fútbol Club, Paraguayan football club from Hernandarias, Alto
Patriotas_FC
Period of Colombian history from 1810 to 1816
Antioquia, Popayán, Neiva, Quibdó and Nóvita in August and September, and then Tunja in October. By then, smaller provinces and cities started making claims
First_Republic_of_New_Granada
Public university in Colombia
Normal Superior Santiago de Tunja. Avenida Central del Norte, 150003 Tunja Health Faculty Hospital Antiguo San Rafael Tunja Sogamoso Faculty Calle 4 Sur
Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia
Pedagogical_and_Technological_University_of_Colombia
Colombian journalist, writer and diplomat (1931–2026)
authors Pliny the Younger and Apuleius. Plinio Apuleyo Mendoza, born in Tunja, department of Boyacá, on March 24, 1931, was the son of the lawyer and
Plinio_Apuleyo_Mendoza
Indigenous people of Colombia
territory was ruled by the zaque, and had its capital in Hunza, known today as Tunja. Although both areas had common political relations and affinities and belonged
Muisca
Cycling race
Winning time 32h 49' 53" Results Winner Óscar Sevilla (ESP) (Alcaldía de Tunja) Second Mauricio Ortega (COL) (UNE-Orbitel) Third Juan Carlos López (COL)
2008_Clásico_RCN
Cycling race
at the 1995 World Cycling Championships was held on October 4, 1995, in Tunja / Duitama, Colombia, over a total of 64 cyclists took part in a 43 kilometer
1995 UCI Road World Championships – Men's time trial
1995_UCI_Road_World_Championships_–_Men's_time_trial
Topics referred to by the same term
Shinaki, in lower reaches of the valley Hunza, Iran Pre-Columbian name of Tunja, a city in Colombia Hanza (disambiguation) Naltar Valley This disambiguation
Hunza
Colonial Spanish painter
and had ten children. He signed his will on October 12, 1583 and died in Tunja. Narváez painted the image in 1562 on a cotton canvas. To create the image
Alonso_de_Narváez
Venezuelan statesman and military officer (1783–1830)
Cartagena on 19 September and then met with the New Granadan congress in Tunja, which tasked him with subduing the rival Free and Independent State of
Simón_Bolívar
Crops native to the New World
dietary reconstruction of the intermediate chiefdoms of Bogotá (Bacatá) and Tunja (Hunza), Colombia (M.A.) (PDF) (M.A.). University of Central Florida. pp
New_World_crops
and first married in Carora. She was executed for a crime of passion in Tunja in 1571. Her case constituted one of the greatest scandals of the Kingdom
Inés_de_Hinojosa
Colombian military and political leader (1792–1840)
under the leadership of Camilo Torres who had set up a federal congress in Tunja, this congress had gathered delegates from 5 provinces in New Granada to
Francisco_de_Paula_Santander
British soldier who fought in the Napoleonic and Spanish American Wars of Independence
cross the Chicamocha River in order to reach the provincial capital of Tunja which would allow his army to cut off the Royalist Army's and Supply and
James Rooke (British Legion officer)
James_Rooke_(British_Legion_officer)
River in Bulgaria and Turkey
The Tundzha (Bulgarian: Тунджа [ˈtund͡ʒɐ]; Turkish: Tunca [tund͡ʒa]; Tonsus in antiquity) is a river in southeastern Bulgaria and northwesternmost Turkey
Tundzha
Football league season
Antonio Duque Peña Independiente Popayán Popayán Ciro López Lanceros Boyacá Tunja La Independencia Real Cartagena Cartagena Jaime Morón León River Plate Buga
1996–97 Categoría Primera B season
1996–97_Categoría_Primera_B_season
Cycling race
The 43rd edition of the Vuelta a Colombia was held from March 20 to April 4, 1993. There were a total number of 102 competitors, including 26 foreign riders
1993_Vuelta_a_Colombia
Legendary city in South America
but his men extracted only a few emeralds. He then continued north to Tunja, home of the zacque, where the conquistadors seized what Francis describes
El_Dorado
Municipality and town in Boyacá Department, Colombia
a municipality of Colombia situated approximately 34 km (21 mi) west of Tunja in the Ricaurte Province of the department of Boyacá. Sáchica borders Sutamarchán
Sáchica
10 Rio Hacha Riohacha 11 Santa Fe Bogotá 12 Santa Marta Santa Marta 13 Socorro Socorro 14 Tunja Tunja 15 Vélez Vélez 16 Veragua Santiago de Veraguas
Provinces of the Republic of New Granada
Provinces_of_the_Republic_of_New_Granada
Town and municipality in Boyacá, Colombia
Chivor is located at 215 kilometres (134 mi) from the department capital Tunja. Economic activity includes emerald mining. It is bordered to the north
Chivor
Ethnic group
Lebanese living in Ocaña, Cúcuta, Barrancabermeja, Ibagué, Girardot, Honda, Tunja, Villavicencio, Pereira, Soatá, Neiva, Cali, Buga, Chaparral and Chinácota
Lebanese_Colombians
Network of roads in the Americas
immediately reenters Boyacá towards Tunja, the state capital of Boyacá. A 53-km stretch of highway connects Barbosa with Tunja, an important agriculture and
Pan-American_Highway
Chilean hypermarket chain
Indias Mall Plaza El Castillo, Cartagena de Indias Boyacá Unicentro Tunja, Tunja Casanare Unicentro Yopal, Yopal Cauca Campanario, Popayán Cesar Guatapurí
Jumbo_(hypermarket)
2926 9599 25 Ipiales Colombia 2898 9507 26 Quito Ecuador 2850 9350 27 Tunja Colombia 2820 9310 28 Ayacucho Peru 2761 9058 29 Riobamba Ecuador 2754
List of South American cities by elevation
List_of_South_American_cities_by_elevation
Tribal ruler
1472–Ramiriquí, 1538) was the second-last hoa of Hunza, currently known as Tunja, as of 1490. He was the ruler of the northern Muisca when the Spanish conquistadores
Quemuenchatocha
Plateau in the Colombian Andes
second half of 1539 and 1540. His captain Gonzalo Suárez Rendón founded Tunja on August 6, 1539, and captain Baltasar Maldonado, who had served under
Altiplano_Cundiboyacense
1819 Colombian War of Independence battle
trying to outflank Spanish forces by capturing the provincial capital of Tunja through the Toca road, doing this would enable the Patriots to cut off the
Battle_of_Vargas_Swamp
La Dorada would be built. Other sections to be built include Sogamoso – Tunja and Puerto Berrío – Cisneros. China is looking into constructing a 220 kilometres
Rail_transport_in_Colombia
Place
Department in the West. 4 provinces and 29 cantons: Tunja Province. Capital: Tunja. Cantones: Tunja, Chiquinquirá, Garagoa, Leyva, Moniquirá, Muzo, Santa
Boyacá Department (Gran Colombia)
Boyacá_Department_(Gran_Colombia)
Municipality and city in Boyacá, Colombia
Bogotá, the capital of Colombia and 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Tunja, the capital of Boyacá. In 2023 Duitama had an estimated population of 131
Duitama
Cycling race
The 35th edition of the Clásico RCN was held from March 11 to March 20, 1995, in Colombia. The stage race, with an UCI rate of 2.4, started in Medellín
1995_Clásico_RCN
Municipality and town in Boyacá Department, Colombia
Sotaquirá in the northeast, Tuta and Oicatá in the east, department capital Tunja at 8.5 kilometres (5.3 mi) away and Motavita in the south and Arcabuco and
Cómbita
Basilica church in Nariño, Colombia
Complejo Cultural de la Antigua Aduana Boyacá Estación de Chiquinquirá Tunja Vargas Swamp Lancers Villa de Leyva Caldas Palacio de la Gobernación de
Sanctuary_of_Las_Lajas
Football tournament season
the match was postponed due to Independiente Medellín failing to reach Tunja in time to play the match. The original result was a 4–1 win for Independiente
2024_Copa_Colombia
Rock in Colombia
Complejo Cultural de la Antigua Aduana Boyacá Estación de Chiquinquirá Tunja Vargas Swamp Lancers Villa de Leyva Caldas Palacio de la Gobernación de
El_Peñón_de_Guatapé
Municipality and town in Boyacá Department, Colombia
at a distance of 178 kilometres (111 mi) from the departmental capital Tunja and 118 kilometres (73 mi) from the capital of the Western Boyacá Province
Muzo
Colombian road cyclist
Winner Andrew Anacona Gomez (born 11 August 1988) is a Colombian road cyclist, who rides for Colombian amateur team Colombia Potencia de la Vida–Strongman
Winner_Anacona
Venezuelan javelin thrower
Position Event Notes Representing Venezuela 2006 South American Championships Tunja, Colombia 5th Javelin 49.04 m South American U23 Championships Buenos Aires
Yusbelys_Parra
Colombian catholic priest (1940–2023)
Excellency José Vicente Huertas Vargas Bishop Emeritus of Garagoa Metropolis Tunja Appointed 23 June 2000 Term ended 15 June 2017 Predecessor Guillermo Alvaro
José_Vicente_Huertas_Vargas
Peru (Arequipa) 26 June 2021 John Mario Ramírez 50 Footballer Colombia (Tunja) 28 June 2021 Sergio Víctor Palma 65 Boxer Argentina (Mar del Plata) 29
List of deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic
List_of_deaths_due_to_the_COVID-19_pandemic
Spanish military officer
withdrew back towards central New Granada and garrisoned in the city of Tunja to wait out the rain season. With Barreiro's forces back in central New
José_María_Barreiro_Manjón
Cycling race
The 50th edition of the Vuelta a Colombia was held from June 11 to June 26, 2000. 2000 Clásico RCN cyclingnews pedalesybielas (https://www.webcitation
2000_Vuelta_a_Colombia
Brazilian athlete (born 1977)
Ponce, Puerto Rico 7th Hammer throw 59.28 m South American Championships Tunja, Colombia 3rd Hammer throw 64.58 m 2007 South American Championships São
Katiuscia_de_Jesus
Cycling race
The 47th edition of the Vuelta a Colombia was held from April 21 to May 4, 1997. There were a total of 119 competitors, including six Mexican riders. 1997
1997_Vuelta_a_Colombia
Private university in Bogotá, Colombia
founded in 1580 by the Dominican Order. It has campuses in Bucaramanga, Tunja, Medellín, and Villavicencio, and offers distance education. The Flag: It
Saint Thomas Aquinas University
Saint_Thomas_Aquinas_University
Rulers of loose chiefdoms in pre-Spanish Colombia
invasion, four confederations were thriving in Muisca territory: Bogotá, Tunja, Duitama and Sogamoso. Additionally, there were independent chiefdoms in
Muisca_rulers
Major river in Northern South America
Complejo Cultural de la Antigua Aduana Boyacá Estación de Chiquinquirá Tunja Vargas Swamp Lancers Villa de Leyva Caldas Palacio de la Gobernación de
Amazon_River
Department of Colombia
segregated from Vélez and they were all put under the mandate of the Province of Tunja, a subdivision of the Viceroyalty of New Granada. On July 9, 1795 the corregimiento
Santander_Department
Colombian sprinter (born 1986)
Eduardo (2006-10-02). Brazil confirms its South American domination in Tunja. IAAF. Retrieved on 2011-09-04. Biscayart, Eduardo (2008-06-16). Brazil
Darlenys_Obregón
Spanish conquistador
Rendón in the foundation of Tunja on August 6, 1539, and settled in the city. In 1583, Bartolomé Camacho Zambrano was mayor of Tunja together with Francisco
Bartolomé_Camacho_Zambrano
Brazilian hurdler (born 1984)
Eduardo (2006-10-02). Brazil confirms its South American domination in Tunja. IAAF. Retrieved on 2011-08-20. Krishnan, Ram. Murali (2006-10-12). Jayasinghe’s
Raphael_Fernandes
Latin Catholic territory in Colombia
Archdiocese of Antioquía, the Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona, the Archdiocese of Tunja, the Archdiocese of Ibagué, the Diocese of Garzón, the Archdiocese of Villavicencio
Archdiocese_of_Bogotá
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