Betulia, Antioquia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Betulia
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Betulia, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Betulia Location in Colombia
Country	Colombia
Department	Antioquia Department
Subregion	Southwestern
Area
• Total	252 km2 (97 sq mi)
Elevation	1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Population  (Census 2018)
• Total	15,097
• Density	59.91/km2 (155.16/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Betulia is a lovely town and a municipality located in the beautiful country of Colombia. It is part of the Antioquia region, specifically in the southwestern area. Think of a municipality as a local government area, like a county or a district, with its own town at the center. According to a census taken in 2018, about 15,097 people call Betulia home.

Climate in Betulia

Betulia has a special kind of weather called a tropical rainforest climate (Af). This means it's usually quite cool, even though it's in a tropical area. This is because Betulia is located high up, about 1,600 meters (5,250 feet) above sea level!

What is a Tropical Rainforest Climate?

A tropical rainforest climate means that the weather is warm all year round, and there is a lot of rain. In Betulia, you can expect heavy rainfall throughout the year. This kind of climate helps plants and trees grow really well, making the area very green and lush.

See also

• In Spanish: Betulia (Antioquia) para niños