The last birth was recorded 3 months ago.
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Amid the vast Colombian geography, where cities and towns struggle to grow and attract inhabitants, there is a small corner in the department of Boyacá that highlights on the contrary: its population size. It’s about Sativosurthe less populated municipality of Colombia, with only 1,026 inhabitants, according to the projections of the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) by 2025.
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Located north of the department, in the province of Valderrama, Sativosur is a municipality nestled in the Boyacenses mountains, more than 2,400 meters above sea level. With an extension of 47 km², its cold climate and its mountainous landscape mark the quiet and leisurely life of its population, which is mostly dedicated to traditional activities such as agriculture, subsistence livestock and artisanal coal mining.
Despite its size, Nativosur has a rich history and culture. Its roots date back to the pre -Columbian era and, later, to the colonial period. Today, it retains typical constructions of Boyacense rural architecture and celebrates patron saint parties that reinforce the sense of community among its scarce inhabitants.
The depopulation phenomenon is not exclusive to Sativosur, but it becomes more visible in its case. Migration to cities in search of better work, educational and health opportunities has progressively reduced its population in recent decades. Local authorities have expressed concern, since maintaining public services and social programs with so few inhabitants implies logistics and financial challenges.
The last birth in Sativosur was recorded 3 months ago.
However, many see in Sativasur a symbol of resistance and conservation. His low level of urbanization has allowed him to stay as a refuge of traditions, natural landscapes and life forms little altered by the accelerated rhythm of large cities. Some visitors consider it a “hidden treasure” of Boyacá, ideal for rural tourism and rest.
The mayor of Sativosur fears that the municipality disappears and in dialogue with news Caracol cried because the money of government transfers no longer reaches: “The situation is very difficult, I want to see the people productive.”
Recognition as the least populated municipality in the country has aroused the interest of academics, environmentalists and promoters of alternative tourism. From the departmental and national government, strategies have been raised to support municipalities such as Sativosur, providing incentives for sustainable development, the strengthening of the local economy and the roots of its population.
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