Argelia, Antioquia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Argelia
Municipality
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Location of the municipality of Argelia in the Antioquia Department
Argelia Location in Colombia
Country	Colombia
Region	Andean Region
Department	Antioquia Department
Subregion	Eastern
Area
• Total	254 km2 (98 sq mi)
Population  (2005)
• Total	8,911
• Density	35.08/km2 (90.86/sq mi)

Argelia is a town and a special kind of area called a municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. It is located in the eastern part of the Antioquia region. In 2005, about 8,911 people lived there.

About Argelia

Argelia is a municipality, which is like a local government area in Colombia. It helps manage the town and the surrounding countryside. This town is part of the Andean Region, which is known for its mountains.

Where is Argelia?

Argelia is found in the Antioquia Department of Colombia. This department is a big area, similar to a state or province. Argelia is specifically in the eastern part of Antioquia. It covers an area of about 254 square kilometers.

Climate in Argelia

Argelia has a very wet and warm climate. It's mostly a tropical rainforest climate. This means it gets a lot of rain all year round. The weather is usually warm, but it can also feel a bit like a subtropical highland climate because of its location.

Rainfall and Temperature

You can expect heavy rainfall in Argelia throughout the year. The temperatures stay pretty steady, not getting too hot or too cold. This constant rain helps the plants and forests grow really well.