Fontibon is the 9th locality of Bogotá. It is located in the west of the city. This district is mostly inhabited by low and middle class residents. El Dorado International Airport is located in this district.
Etymology The origin of the city's name can be traced to the Muisca cacique Huintiva or Hyntiba (meaning "powerful cacique" in Muysccubun) and the mutation of the word to its present spelling, this among other names such as Ontibon and Hontibón.Etymology localities of Bogotá
History Fontibón was part of the southern Muisca Confederation in the times before the Spanish conquest. It was incorporated into the newly formed capital district of Bogotá on December 17, 1954.History Fontibón Fontibon was the gate to the current city of Bogotá founded as Santa Fe de Bogotá, for conquistador Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada and his fellow expeditioners.
The city was cradle to the residence of Peter Claver. Little by little the community became one of the most idolizing and religious. The city started to expand, and in the sixteenth century it was divided into 22 "capitanias". Fontibon's original maps constitute one of Colombia's oldest documents. In 1956, Fontibon was merged with Bogotá, losing its status as an "associate town".
Economy The neighborhood has the headquarters of SATENA."Oficinas." SATENA. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal Av. El Dorado No. 103 – 08, entrada 1, interior 11.""Mecanismos de Control ." SATENA. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Oficina Principal: Avenida Eldorado Entrada 1, Interior 11.""Satena Aerolíneas ." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011."Satena ." City of Bogota. Retrieved on January 20, 2011. "Avenida El Dorado # 103 – 08."
Monuments Fontibón Cathedral San Antonio Bridge
Climate
Transportation The city is still far away from Bogota's major mass transport system, the TransMilenio. Fontibon's main highway leads to Medellín.
References
External links
Official website