Aragon, Antioquia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aragon
Location in the municipality of Santa Rosa de Osos in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Aragon Location in Colombia
Country	Colombia
Department	Antioquia Department
Municipality	Santa Rosa de Osos
Elevation	2,600 m (8,500 ft)
Population  (2015)
• Total	4,256
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Aragon is a small town, also called a township. It is one of five official townships in Santa Rosa de Osos, Antioquia, Colombia. You can find it north of the main city of Santa Rosa de Osos. The town center is about 32 kilometers (20 miles) away.

Aragon is known for being one of the highest towns in Antioquia. Because of its high location, it has a very cold climate. In February 2012, temperatures dropped to -3.2 °C (26.2 °F). It can get even colder in the countryside!

This area has many cool natural and cultural spots. These include the "Nuestra Señora Del Carmen" Church, built in the 20th century by a Belgian architect named Agustín Goovaerts. There's also the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, located on an island in the Rio Grande. You can also explore beautiful cloud forests and oak forests. The Grande and Chocó rivers flow through the area too.

The people of Aragon love to celebrate! They have several fun festivals throughout the year. These include the traditional altar of San Isidro in late June and the Virgen del Carmen festivities on July 16. The River of Aragon festival happens on the first weekend of November. They also have special communal Christmas activities.

History and Geography of Aragon

Aragon was one of the first places in Santa Rosa de Osos where people settled. This happened way back in the 1700s. In the past, the area was called Tierradentro. People found a lot of gold here. Because of the gold, a chapel was built. This chapel was later replaced by the big church you see today. This is how Aragon became a well-known town.

Aragon officially became a township on July 12, 1912. This was decided by the Santa Rosa de Osos Municipal Council.

Rivers and Mountains

Aragon has important rivers. The Rio Grande flows from north to south through the town. It starts in the San Bernardo area. This river is so important that the town holds the "Fiestas Del Río" (River Festivals). This event brings together both locals and visitors. Many smaller streams flow into the Rio Grande. These include the Quebrada Del Medio, the Chocó river, and the San Andrés river. The San Andrés river flows into the Cauca River near the El Valle district.

You can also find two high points in Aragon: San Bernardo and Santa Isabel. San Bernardo is the highest peak in all of Santa Rosa de Osos.

Where Aragon is Located

The area managed by Aragon has specific borders. To the north, it touches the municipality of San Andrés de Cuerquia. To the east, it borders Yarumal. To the south, it connects with areas directly managed by Santa Rosa's main city. To the west, it borders Entrerríos, Belmira, and San José de la Montaña.

Climate in Aragon

Aragon has a cool subtropical highland climate. This means it's usually mild, but can get quite cold. It also gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.

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In Spanish: Aragón (Santa Rosa de Osos) para niños