There are two versions about the origin of
its name. Some historians claim that Sativa is derived from Xativa , Spanish
region where the founder of the town of Josefa Brown, who gave the name to the
village to remember and perpetuate the name of his country was born. Others
associate the name with the prehispanic words "Sa" enlightened person
"Tiva". Captain, meaning "Great Captain" According to the
parish records the first foundation of this town dates from 1683. The old
Sativa also received CHITAGOTO name, the name of the Indian chief who ruled
over these lands before the arrival of the
