Carcasí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carcasi
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Carcasí in the Santander Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Santander Department | |
| Province | García Rovira Province | |
| Elevation | 2,080 m (6,820 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 5,039 | |
| • Urban | 652 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Climate | Cfb | |
| Website | Official website: http://www.carcasi-santander.gov.co/ | |
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Carcasí is a town and a municipality located in the northeastern part of Colombia. It is part of the Santander Department and belongs to the García Rovira Province. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a district, that includes a main town and the surrounding rural areas.
About Carcasí
Carcasí is a small community with a population of about 5,039 people as of 2015. Out of these, around 652 people live in the main town area. The town is located at an elevation of 2,080 meters (about 6,824 feet) above sea level. This high elevation means it has a cool climate, often described as an oceanic climate.
Local Government
Like other municipalities in Colombia, Carcasí has a local government led by a Mayor. The Mayor is in charge of managing the town and its services for the people who live there. For example, from 2016 to 2019, the Mayor of Carcasí was Germán Eugenio Jurado.
Location and Geography
Carcasí is situated in the Santander Department, which is one of the 32 departments (like states or provinces) that make up Colombia. The town is specifically found in the García Rovira Province, a smaller region within the Santander Department. Its location in the mountains means it has beautiful natural surroundings.
See also
- In Spanish: Carcasí for kids
