Natagaima
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|map_caption = Location of the municipality and town of Natagaima in the Tolima Department of Colombia.
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Natagaima ({{IPA|es|nataˈɣajma}}) is a town and municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia, on the shore of the Magdalena River, at {{convert|326|m|sp=us}} above sea level. The population of the municipality was 21,324 as of the 1993 census, and its average temperature is {{convert|26|C}}. Natagaima was founded in 1606 by Spanish conqueror Juan de Borja y Armendia.
Etymology
Some believe the name of Natagaima comes from the words Nataga ("Cacique", Tribal Chief) and Ima (land), while others state that the name was created because there was an Indian named Nataga, who was the chief of this region, and married Queen Ima, ruler of the Tribal Chiefs of the center of Tolima.
Limits
Population and economic activities
Approximately 26,600 inhabitants reside in the {{convert|862|km2|sp=us}} of Natagaima. Its economy consists mainly in agriculture, an activity induced by its hot weather. The main agricultural products are rice, cotton, corn and sorghum. Besides agriculture, breeding of livestock occupies an important place in the economy of Natagaima, specially that of the Zebu species.
Other economical activities include craftsmanship and saddlery.
History
The people of Natagaima were submitted by Spanish Conqueror Juan the Borja, who gathered the survivors of this incursion and proceeded with the foundation of the town. It is said that Natagaima lies in a place different from his original location, and was moved there by orders of the priest Ignacio Navarro in 1801. From 1863 to 1866 it was the capital of the Sovereign State of Tolima.
Through a law emitted on February 21, 1963, it became a Municipality, starting its role on January 1, 1964.
Its territory was initially inhabited by the Pijao Indians, that were mainly composed by the Natagaima and Coyaima communities, tough warriors who posed fierce resistance to the Spanish invasion, forcing the Spaniards to establish an extermination policy. Other local tribes were the Dujos and Babadujos, who continuously fought against the Natagaimas and Coyaimas, and, motivated by the overwhelming quantity of received attacks, ultimately decided to support the Spaniards.
Typical foods
Tamale (Tolimense), almojábana, yucca bread with oats, Lechona, bizcochuelo, Mistela, Chanfaina, Corn Chicha, Masato, Poporoi are the most important dishes of the zone.
Typical songs
Among many others, La caña(Cantalicio Rojas), El contrabandista and El pasamanos, are famous songs that are danced during the festivities.
Sites of interest
Pacandé Mountain, The Painima Bath Zone, The Patá(la Palmita) Bath Zone, The Anchique River, The Hipogeo Indian Cemetery (vereda Palma Alta), and the Magdalena River crossing.
Health
San Antonio Hospital (a "first level" hospital).
Education
=Primary=
- 1 May Urban Mixed School
- Maria Auxiliadora Urban Mixed School
- Gabriel Rebeis Pizarro Urban Mixed School
- Gustavo Perdomo Ávila Urban Mixed School
=Secondary=
- Francisco José de Caldas School
- Alfonzo Reyes Echandia School
- Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento School
=Rural schools=
- Rural and Agricultural Development School Anchique
- Policarpa Salavarrieta Basic Education Institute
- La Palmita Rural Mixed School
- New Town Adult Centre
- Mariano Ospina Perez Institute
Notable persons
- Teófilo Forero, politician and trade unionist
- Rafael Godoy, composer
- Cantalicio Rojas
- IndiaMeliyara
Climate
{{Weather box|width=auto
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|location = Natagaima (Anchique), elevation {{convert|415|m|ft|abbr=on}}, (1981–2010)
|Jan high C = 33.5
|Feb high C = 33.8
|Mar high C = 33.2
|Apr high C = 32.6
|May high C = 33.0
|Jun high C = 34.3
|Jul high C = 35.3
|Aug high C = 36.6
|Sep high C = 35.8
|Oct high C = 33.2
|Nov high C = 31.3
|Dec high C = 31.6
| year high C = 33.7
|Jan mean C = 27.7
|Feb mean C = 28.1
|Mar mean C = 27.8
|Apr mean C = 27.4
|May mean C = 27.5
|Jun mean C = 28.2
|Jul mean C = 29.0
|Aug mean C = 30.0
|Sep mean C = 29.5
|Oct mean C = 27.8
|Nov mean C = 26.7
|Dec mean C = 26.9
| year mean C = 28.1
|Jan low C = 23.0
|Feb low C = 23.1
|Mar low C = 23.1
|Apr low C = 23.1
|May low C = 23.0
|Jun low C = 23.3
|Jul low C = 23.6
|Aug low C = 24.0
|Sep low C = 23.7
|Oct low C = 23.0
|Nov low C = 22.8
|Dec low C = 22.8
| year low C = 23.2
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 100.1
|Feb precipitation mm = 123.8
|Mar precipitation mm = 152.1
|Apr precipitation mm = 181.9
|May precipitation mm = 129.7
|Jun precipitation mm = 38.1
|Jul precipitation mm = 42.3
|Aug precipitation mm = 32.4
|Sep precipitation mm = 76.8
|Oct precipitation mm = 212.0
|Nov precipitation mm = 242.4
|Dec precipitation mm = 162.3
|year precipitation mm = 1493.9
| Jan precipitation days = 9
| Feb precipitation days = 11
| Mar precipitation days = 13
| Apr precipitation days = 14
| May precipitation days = 14
| Jun precipitation days = 9
| Jul precipitation days = 8
| Aug precipitation days = 6
| Sep precipitation days = 8
| Oct precipitation days = 15
| Nov precipitation days = 16
| Dec precipitation days = 13
| year precipitation days = 135
| Jan humidity = 73
| Feb humidity = 71
| Mar humidity = 73
| Apr humidity = 75
| May humidity = 74
| Jun humidity = 66
| Jul humidity = 60
| Aug humidity = 55
| Sep humidity = 60
| Oct humidity = 70
| Nov humidity = 78
| Dec humidity = 77
| year humidity = 69
|Jan sun = 229.4
|Feb sun = 186.3
|Mar sun = 179.8
|Apr sun = 174.0
|May sun = 195.3
|Jun sun = 192.0
|Jul sun = 210.8
|Aug sun = 210.8
|Sep sun = 195.0
|Oct sun = 195.3
|Nov sun = 189.0
|Dec sun = 210.8
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|Jand sun = 7.4
|Febd sun = 6.6
|Mard sun = 5.8
|Aprd sun = 5.8
|Mayd sun = 6.3
|Jund sun = 6.4
|Juld sun = 6.8
|Augd sun = 6.8
|Sepd sun = 6.5
|Octd sun = 6.3
|Novd sun = 6.3
|Decd sun = 6.8
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|source 1 = Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales{{cite web
|url=http://www.ideam.gov.co/documents/21021/553571/Promedios+Climatol%C3%B3gicos++1981+-+2010.xlsx/f28d0b07-1208-4a46-8ccf-bddd70fb4128
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815025712/http://www.ideam.gov.co/documents/21021/553571/Promedios%2BClimatol%C3%B3gicos%2B%2B1981%2B-%2B2010.xlsx/f28d0b07-1208-4a46-8ccf-bddd70fb4128
|archive-date=15 August 2016
|title=Promedios Climatológicos 1981–2010
|publisher=Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales
|language=es
|access-date= 17 June 2024
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