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Economically, Villapinzón is characterized by a large tannery (curtido) industry. Additionally, agriculture and livestock farming are important.
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Villapinzón was named Hato Viejo for most of its history. In 1903, the name was changed to "Pinzón", honouring
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in the east. The municipality is located in the uppermost part of the
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455:, professional cyclist
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290: • Density
116:Location in Colombia
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234:(2016-2019)
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1411:Categories
1394:See also:
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1201:Fusagasugá
1145:Subachoque
1125:Facatativá
1067:Gachancipá
1024:Villagómez
956:Guayabetal
517:References
384:La Capilla
348:department
273:Population
223:Government
215:Founded by
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1097:Zipaquirá
1092:Tocancipá
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827:Guatavita
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340:Colombia
282:and town
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466:Gallery
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207:Founded
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1135:Madrid
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971:Ubaque
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360:Bogotá
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