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Betulia
Municipality and town
Flag of Betulia
Flag
Official seal of Betulia
Seal
Location of the municipality and town of Betulia, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of Betulia, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Betulia is located in Colombia
Betulia
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.

Climate data for Betulia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 25.1
(77.2)
25.4
(77.7)
25.7
(78.3)
25.5
(77.9)
24.8
(76.6)
24.8
(76.6)
25.4
(77.7)
25.1
(77.2)
24.6
(76.3)
24.1
(75.4)
24.1
(75.4)
24.2
(75.6)
24.9
(76.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 19.8
(67.6)
20.1
(68.2)
20.4
(68.7)
20.4
(68.7)
20.0
(68.0)
19.8
(67.6)
20.1
(68.2)
19.8
(67.6)
19.6
(67.3)
19.4
(66.9)
19.4
(66.9)
19.3
(66.7)
19.8
(67.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 14.5
(58.1)
14.8
(58.6)
15.2
(59.4)
15.3
(59.5)
15.2
(59.4)
14.9
(58.8)
14.8
(58.6)
14.6
(58.3)
14.6
(58.3)
14.7
(58.5)
14.7
(58.5)
14.5
(58.1)
14.8
(58.7)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 95
(3.7)
96
(3.8)
147
(5.8)
238
(9.4)
282
(11.1)
235
(9.3)
208
(8.2)
223
(8.8)
229
(9.0)
301
(11.9)
218
(8.6)
138
(5.4)
2,410
(95)
Source: Climate-Data.org

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