Bolívar, Santander facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bolívar
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Bolívar in the Santander Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Santander Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,419 km2 (548 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 9,567 | |
| • Density | 6.7421/km2 (17.462/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Climate | Cfb | |
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Bolívar is a town and a special kind of local area called a municipality in the country of Colombia. You can find it in the northeastern part of Colombia, in a region known as the Santander Department.
In 2018, about 9,567 people lived in Bolívar. It's a place with a unique climate that gets a lot of rain throughout the year.
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What is Bolívar Like?
Bolívar is more than just a town; it's also a municipality. This means it's a self-governing area that includes the main town and the surrounding countryside. Think of it like a county in some other countries.
Where is Bolívar Located?
Bolívar is located in the Santander Department, which is one of the many departments (like states or provinces) in Colombia. It's in the northeastern part of the country, which means it's closer to the top-right side of Colombia on a map.
How Many People Live There?
According to a count done in 2018, the total number of people living in Bolívar was 9,567. This number includes everyone in the town and the wider municipality area.
Climate in Bolívar
Bolívar has a special kind of weather called a subtropical highland climate. This is also known as a Köppen Cfb climate. This type of climate means that the temperatures are usually mild, not too hot and not too cold, all year round.
Rainfall Throughout the Year
One of the main things about Bolívar's climate is that it gets a lot of rain. It rains heavily for most of the year, which helps keep the area green and fresh. This steady rainfall is a key feature of its subtropical highland climate.
| Climate data for Bolívar | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 22.2 (72.0) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.4 (72.3) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.8 (71.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.5 (61.7) |
16.8 (62.2) |
17.0 (62.6) |
17.1 (62.8) |
17.0 (62.6) |
16.6 (61.9) |
16.4 (61.5) |
16.4 (61.5) |
16.5 (61.7) |
16.5 (61.7) |
16.6 (61.9) |
16.4 (61.5) |
16.7 (62.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 10.8 (51.4) |
11.3 (52.3) |
11.7 (53.1) |
12.3 (54.1) |
12.4 (54.3) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.1 (52.0) |
11.1 (52.0) |
11.4 (52.5) |
11.9 (53.4) |
11.9 (53.4) |
11.1 (52.0) |
11.6 (52.8) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 66.8 (2.63) |
96.1 (3.78) |
148.4 (5.84) |
277.0 (10.91) |
329.6 (12.98) |
222.1 (8.74) |
204.5 (8.05) |
220.0 (8.66) |
278.8 (10.98) |
292.8 (11.53) |
207.5 (8.17) |
98.9 (3.89) |
2,442.5 (96.16) |
| Average rainy days | 10 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 211 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Bolívar (Santander) para niños
