pauna

Pauna is a municipality and town in the Northern Boyacá Province of the Boyacá Department, Colombia. Located in the Andean region, it encompasses a rural highland landscape with hilly terrain and a climate that tends toward cool to temperate conditions. The name Pauna is believed to be of indigenous origin, reflecting the area’s pre-Columbian history, though the exact etymology is not definitively documented.

Historically, the region was inhabited by Indigenous communities prior to Spanish colonization, after which settlements developed and evolved into municipalities within the colonial and republican periods. The municipal center serves as the administrative and cultural hub for surrounding rural communities.

The population is concentrated in the urban center, with numerous dispersed rural settlements. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and livestock, complemented by small-scale commerce and services for residents. Activities typically involve farming adapted to highland conditions and the management of cattle and sheep, with families often sustaining livelihoods through mixed farming practices.

Cultural life in Pauna includes religious observances, local festivals, and traditional crafts that reflect the region’s Andean heritage. Education and basic public services are provided by municipal and departmental authorities, with connectivity to larger urban centers maintained through regional road networks.