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Anorí
Municipality and town
View of Anorí
View of Anorí
Flag of Anorí
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Official seal of Anorí
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Location of the municipality and town of Anorí in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of Anorí in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Anorí is located in Colombia
Anorí
Anorí
Location in Colombia
Country  Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
Subregion Northeastern
Area
 • Total 1,430 km2 (550 sq mi)
Population
 (Census 2018)
 • Total 14,502
 • Density 10.14/km2 (26.27/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Anorí is a town and municipality located in the Antioquia Department of Colombia. It is part of the Northeastern Antioquia subregion. This area is special because its cloud forests are home to a very rare bird.

In 2018, about 14,502 people lived in Anorí.

Discover Anorí: A Colombian Town

Anorí is a charming town in Colombia. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The town is nestled within the Antioquia Department. This region is famous for its diverse landscapes.

Nature and Special Birds

One of the most amazing things about Anorí is its unique wildlife. The cloud forests near the town are very important. These forests are home to a special bird called the chestnut-capped piha. This bird is found only in this region. It is also considered critically endangered. This means it is at a very high risk of disappearing forever. Protecting these forests helps protect this rare bird.

Anorí's Weather

Anorí has a tropical climate. This means it is generally warm and humid. The weather changes throughout the year. It has both rainy and drier periods. The temperature stays fairly consistent.

The table below shows more details about Anorí's climate:

Climate data for Anorí, elevation 1,610 m (5,280 ft), (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 23.1
(73.6)
23.1
(73.6)
23.2
(73.8)
23.5
(74.3)
24.1
(75.4)
24.6
(76.3)
24.8
(76.6)
24.9
(76.8)
24.3
(75.7)
23.5
(74.3)
23.1
(73.6)
23.0
(73.4)
23.8
(74.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 18.6
(65.5)
18.7
(65.7)
18.9
(66.0)
19.2
(66.6)
19.6
(67.3)
19.8
(67.6)
19.8
(67.6)
19.8
(67.6)
19.4
(66.9)
19.0
(66.2)
18.8
(65.8)
18.7
(65.7)
19.2
(66.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 14.9
(58.8)
15.2
(59.4)
15.6
(60.1)
16.1
(61.0)
16.2
(61.2)
16.1
(61.0)
15.8
(60.4)
15.9
(60.6)
15.7
(60.3)
15.7
(60.3)
15.6
(60.1)
15.4
(59.7)
15.7
(60.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 58.3
(2.30)
111.5
(4.39)
156.3
(6.15)
270.8
(10.66)
320.7
(12.63)
296.9
(11.69)
313.3
(12.33)
318.4
(12.54)
327.6
(12.90)
314.8
(12.39)
229.9
(9.05)
119.9
(4.72)
2,838.5
(111.75)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 10 12 16 21 24 22 23 23 23 24 21 14 228
Average relative humidity (%) 90 90 90 90 89 86 84 85 87 89 90 91 88
Mean monthly sunshine hours 139.5 110.1 99.2 87.0 114.7 153.0 182.9 167.4 120.0 102.3 105.0 114.7 1,495.8
Mean daily sunshine hours 4.5 3.9 3.2 2.9 3.7 5.1 5.9 5.4 4.0 3.3 3.5 3.7 4.1
Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales

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