Betania, Antioquia facts for kids
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Betania
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Location of the municipality and town of Betania in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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 Betania
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| Subregion | Southwestern | ||
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| • Total | 168 km2 (65 sq mi) | ||
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| • Total | 9,286 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Betania (say it like: Bai-TAHN-ee-uh) is a small town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Antioquia region. Betania is part of the Southwestern Antioquia area.
In 2015, about 9,286 people lived in Betania. The town is located about 53 kilometers (33 miles) southwest of Medellín, a much larger city. The main things people produce here are coffee, sugarcane, and cacao. They also raise livestock like cattle.
What's the Weather Like in Betania?
Betania has a tropical rainforest climate. This means it's usually warm and rainy all year round. You can expect heavy rainfall throughout the different seasons.
See also
In Spanish: Betania (Antioquia) para niños
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