California, Santander facts for kids

Quick facts for kids California, Santander
Municipality and town
Flag Seal
Location of the municipality and town of California in the Santander Department of Colombia.
Country	Colombia
Department	Santander Department
Elevation	2,005 m (6,578 ft)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Climate	Cfb

California is a town and a municipality located in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. It is a place where people live and work, just like your own town or city.

What is California, Santander?

California is a small community in Colombia. It is known as both a town and a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and the surrounding rural areas.

Where is California Located?

This town is found in the Santander Department. Santander is one of the many departments, or regions, that make up Colombia. California is in the northeastern part of the country. It is located in a mountainous area. The town sits at an elevation of about 2,005 meters (6,578 feet) above sea level. This high elevation means it has a cooler climate.

What is the Climate Like?

California, Santander, has an oceanic climate. This type of climate is often called "Cfb" in the Köppen climate classification system. It means the weather is generally mild. There are no extreme hot or cold temperatures. It usually has rainfall throughout the year. This makes the area green and fertile.

Life in California

Life in California, Santander, is typical of many small Colombian towns. People often work in farming or other local industries. The community is close-knit. Daily life revolves around local customs and traditions. The natural surroundings are very beautiful. They offer many opportunities for outdoor activities.

Images for kids

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  A view of California, Santander.

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  The flag of California, Santander.

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  The coat of arms of California, Santander.

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  Map showing the location of California within the Santander Department.