Sogamoso River ( Spanish pronunciation: [soɣaˈmoso] ) is a river of northern Colombia . It flows into the Magdalena River and on to the Caribbean Sea . The Sogamoso Dam on the river near Bucaramanga was completed in 2014.
19-732: The Sogamoso River is a river in northern Colombia, which is formed by the confluence of the Suárez River and the Chicamocha River after crossing the Chicamocha Canyon , and flows into the Magdalena River between Puerto Wilches and Barrancabermeja , and this in turn empties into the Caribbean Sea . 7°12′22″N 73°55′17″W / 7.2060°N 73.9215°W / 7.2060; -73.9215 This article related to
38-411: A sewage system . In 2004, San Gil was named the tourist capital of the region. The area offers several outdoor activity opportunities, such as rafting (grade 1–5), kayaking, hiking, and caving. Local companies offer rafting packages through various rivers depending on skill level. Parque el Gallineral is a popular destination with its characteristic moss-covered trees resembling beards. The park has
57-406: A number of paths running through its 10-acre area and by the city's main river, Rio Fonce. The park's name comes from the 1867 characteristic gallinero trees planted throughout the whole area. San Gil's main square is called Parque la Libertad (Liberty Park), which is the most common meeting place in the town and a hub for night life. The town's main cathedral, built in 1791 and remodeled in 1965,
76-681: A ride across the canyon and into the plateau called Mesa de los Santos. Barichara, a small colonial town roughly 20 minutes away from San Gil, is another popular destination. Situated at the rim of the Chicamocha Canyon, it offers a scenic view across the canyon and the Suarez River. It is known for its well preserved colonial architecture and stone streets. Besides tourism, the region's economy relies heavily on agriculture . Products such as tobacco , sugar cane and coffee are commonly grown in farms nearby which are mainly commercialized in
95-727: A river in Colombia is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Su%C3%A1rez River The Suárez River , originally Saravita , is a river in the Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes . The river originates in Lake Fúquene on the border of Cundinamarca and Boyacá and its mouth is the confluence with the Chicamocha River , forming the Sogamoso River in Santander . It
114-542: Is 172 kilometres (107 mi) long and its drainage basin extends over 98,230 square kilometres (37,930 sq mi), of which 34,825.6 square kilometres (13,446.2 sq mi) in Santander. It is sourced by Lake Fúquene in Boyacá at an altitude of 2,540 metres (8,330 ft) and forms together with the Chicamocha River the Sogamoso River in Santander at an altitude of 700 metres (2,300 ft). The river starts on
133-484: Is located in this area. Parque Nacional del Chicamocha (Chicamocha National Park or PANACHI) is another Eco-tourist park located roughly 1 hour away from San Gil, placed on a scenic spot in the Chicamocha Canyon . The park has a museum, hiking trails, rafting, paragliding and other outdoor activities. It also has a 6.3 km (3.91 mi) long cable car , one of the longest in the world in its category, offering
152-531: Is of importance in the history of Colombia, as it formed the fluvial artery that the conquistadors followed after they left the tropical lowlands of La Tora , present-day Barrancabermeja, uphill towards the Muisca Confederation . The Spanish conquerors followed the course of the Suárez river on the left bank until reaching Lake Fúquene. When Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada and his greatly reduced troops arrived at
171-638: Is part of the Magdalena Basin flowing towards the Caribbean Sea . The 172 kilometres (107 mi) long river is one of the longest on the Altiplano Cundiboyacense and forms the natural borders of Cundinamarca and Boyacá and Boyacá and Santander in its upstream and downstream part respectively. The river formed the trajectory for the Spanish conquest of the Muisca , when the conquistadors went uphill into
190-721: The Altiplano Cundiboyacense where it forms the boundary between Cundinamarca and Boyacá and for a major part of its course downstream it is the natural boundary between Boyacá and Santander. The Suárez River is the only outlet of Lake Fúquene. In Chiquinquirá , it meets the Chiquinquirá River , and in Puente Nacional Quebrada Aguaclara. In Barbosa, the Suárez River meets the Moniquirá River and in Moniquirá
209-514: The Guanes . Spanish conquest during the colonial period nearly eradicated the local tribes. The town was officially founded on March 17, 1689, by Don Gil Cabrera Dávalos and Leonardo Correa de Betancourt. According to official sources, San Gil played an important role during the Colombian independence period. "Comuneros" rebels came from nearby regions, united, traveled to the capital, Bogota, and fought for
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#1732855206423228-742: The Ubasa River . West of San Gil , the Fonce River flows into the Suárez River and in Villanueva the Chicamocha River and the Suárez River form the Sogamoso River together. Other headwaters are the Lenguazaque River , Ráquira River , Ubaté River , Susa River , Simijaca River and Cucunubá . Nearby Lake Suesca has an endorheic basin , not flowing out to the Suárez River. Around Saboyá ,
247-448: The Andes from the tropical lowlands of Barrancabermeja in the north. The difference in altitude along the river course, from 2,538 metres (8,327 ft) at the source to 700 metres (2,300 ft) at its mouth, in its 98,230 square kilometres (37,930 sq mi) large basin causes climatic variations, especially with respect to precipitation. The frequent floodings of the river have given
266-553: The Suárez River its name; conquistador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón tried to cross the river in one of his conquest expeditions, but the sudden flooding made his horse drown in the Suárez River. The Suárez River is named after conquistador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón , after his horse drowned in the river when it experienced sudden flooding. The original name in Chibcha , given by the Guane was Saravita , meaning "departs from here". The Suárez River
285-912: The climate is very wet, with more than 2,400 millimetres (94 in) of rain per year, while its source, Lake Fúquene only receives 1,000 millimetres (39 in) per year. The discharge registered in Saboyá varies between 1 and 12 cubic metres per second (35 and 424 cu ft/s) with maximum values in May and minimum values in January. In Saboyá, various flora surrounding the Suárez River have been registered, among others Inga sp. , Croton funckianus , Mircyanthes sp. , Gynerium saggitattum , tropical smoke bush ( Euphorbia cotinifolia ), castorbeans ( Ricinus communis ), Alchornea sp. , Colombian oaks ( Quercus humboldtii ), Eucalyptus globulus and Cupressus sp. , Pinus sp. and Acacia sp. The Suárez River
304-476: The lake, the lake levels were estimated to have been 10 to 15 metres (33 to 49 ft) higher than in 1950. San Gil San Gil is a town and municipality in the Department of Santander in northeastern Colombia , located roughly 300 km (192 mi) from Bogotá and 95 km from the department's capital, Bucaramanga . As of 2020, San Gil had a population of 51,874 within the urban area, making it
323-487: The nation's independence, a process which occurred during the early 1820s. San Gil's population, as of 2005, was 44,959, (including the rural area). The majority (36,748) reside in the urban area. The population as of 2020 was estimated to be 59,670, an increase of roughly 14,500 people, but showing a tendency to decrease in rural areas, decreasing from 6,240 to a projected 5,601. Ninety-eight percent of houses have access to electricity, 90.3% to running water , and 84.1% to
342-415: The third largest urban area in the department, after Bucaramanga and Barrancabermeja . Founded in 1689, San Gil is over 300 years old. It was officially named the tourist capital of the region in 2004, thanks to its outdoor activity opportunities such as rafting , caving , kayaking and hiking . San Gil's history goes back to pre-Columbian times, when it was inhabited by native indigenous people called
361-421: The town's main market plaza. One of the region's most historically important entrepreneurs was José María Rueda Gómez, known as "Conde de Cuchicute", who, in spite of his eccentricity, pushed the development of coffee production, and helped establish the first bank and a hydroelectric power plant for the region. San Gil is very well connected to the rest of the country. By Air it is connected through "Los Pozos"
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