Paipa

Paipa is a town and municipality in the Tundama Province, a part of the Colombian department of Boyacá. Paipa borders Duitama, Firavitoba, Tibasosa, Sotaquirá and Tuta.

Paipa
Municipality and town
View of Paipa
Location of the municipality and town of Paipa in the Boyacá department of Colombia
Coordinates: 05°50′N 73°09′W
Country Colombia
DepartmentBoyacá Department
ProvinceTundama Province
Founded19 February 1602
Founded byLuís Enríquez
Government
  MayorFabio Alberto Medrano Reyes
(2020–2023)
Area
  Municipality and town305.1 km2 (117.8 sq mi)
  Urban
4.63 km2 (1.79 sq mi)
Elevation
2,525 m (8,284 ft)
Population
 (2018 census)
  Municipality and town33,535
  Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
  Urban
20,021
  Urban density4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
WebsiteOfficial website
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