Caramanta facts for kids
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Caramanta
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Caramanta in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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 Caramanta
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| Subregion | Southwestern | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 86 km2 (33 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2002)
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| • Total | 7,771 | ||
| • Density | 90.5/km2 (234/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Caramanta is a small town and a municipality located in the country of Colombia. It is found in the department of Antioquia, which is like a state or province. Caramanta is part of a larger area called Southwestern Antioquia.
Understanding Caramanta's Weather
Caramanta experiences a special kind of weather known as a subtropical highland climate. This means it has mild temperatures all year round, not too hot and not too cold. It also gets a lot of rain throughout the year.
Rainfall and Temperatures in Caramanta
The climate in Caramanta is usually cool and wet. You can expect heavy rainfall in every season. This constant rain helps keep the area green and lush. The temperatures stay pretty steady, making it a comfortable place to live or visit.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.9 (69.6) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.4 (70.5) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.2 (70.2) |
20.9 (69.6) |
20.3 (68.5) |
20.3 (68.5) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.9 (69.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.7 (62.1) |
17.1 (62.8) |
17.3 (63.1) |
16.7 (62.1) |
17.0 (62.6) |
16.9 (62.4) |
17.0 (62.6) |
17.0 (62.6) |
16.7 (62.1) |
16.4 (61.5) |
16.4 (61.5) |
16.5 (61.7) |
16.8 (62.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 12.6 (54.7) |
12.9 (55.2) |
13.2 (55.8) |
12.9 (55.2) |
13.3 (55.9) |
13.0 (55.4) |
12.7 (54.9) |
12.8 (55.0) |
12.6 (54.7) |
12.6 (54.7) |
12.6 (54.7) |
12.7 (54.9) |
12.8 (55.1) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 123.6 (4.87) |
156.3 (6.15) |
216.8 (8.54) |
248.9 (9.80) |
283.3 (11.15) |
175.6 (6.91) |
168.6 (6.64) |
175.4 (6.91) |
253.2 (9.97) |
299.1 (11.78) |
299.4 (11.79) |
190.5 (7.50) |
2,590.7 (102.01) |
| Average rainy days | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 168 |
See also
In Spanish: Caramanta para niños
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