Boyacá Department (Gran Colombia)

Boyacá Department was one of the departments of the Gran Colombia federation. It was created in 1824 and covered the territory of the former Royal Audiencia of New Granada, which included present-day Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, and Venezuela. The department was named after the Battle of Boyacá, a decisive victory in the Spanish American wars of independence.

History

The Boyacá Department was established by the Constitution of Cúcuta in 1821, which organized the territories of the Gran Colombia federation into twelve departments. The department was named after the Battle of Boyacá, a key victory in the wars of independence that led to the liberation of New Granada from Spanish rule.

The department was divided into provinces, which were further divided into cantons. The provinces were Tunja, Pamplona, Socorro, and Casanare. Each province was governed by an intendant, appointed by the president of the federation.

The Boyacá Department was dissolved in 1831, when the Gran Colombia federation was dissolved following the Ecuadorian War of Independence and the Venezuelan War of Independence.

Geography

The Boyacá Department covered the territory of the former Royal Audiencia of New Granada, which included present-day Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, and Venezuela. The department was located in the Andean region of the federation, with a diverse geography that included the Andes Mountains, the Orinoco River, and the Amazon Rainforest.

Economy

The economy of the Boyacá Department was primarily based on agriculture, with major crops including coffee, cacao, sugar cane, and tobacco. The department was also rich in natural resources, including gold, silver, and emerald mines.

Demographics

The population of the Boyacá Department was diverse, with a mix of indigenous peoples, Spanish colonists, and African slaves. The department was one of the most populous in the Gran Colombia federation, with a population that was concentrated in the urban centers of Tunja, Pamplona, Socorro, and Casanare.

Legacy

The legacy of the Boyacá Department is evident in the modern-day countries of Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, and Venezuela, which were all part of the department's territory. The department's name is also preserved in the Boyacá Department of modern-day Colombia.

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