Castilla la Nueva, Meta facts for kids
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Castilla la Nueva, Meta
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Castilla la Nueva, Meta in the Meta Department of Colombia.
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| Country | Colombia | |
| Department | Meta Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 503 km2 (194 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 13,611 | |
| • Density | 27.060/km2 (70.08/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Climate | Am | |
| Website | http://www.castillalanueva.gov.co/ | |
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Castilla la Nueva is a town and a municipality located in the Meta Department of Colombia. It is a place where many people live and work, forming a community. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a borough in other countries.
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Where is Castilla la Nueva?
Castilla la Nueva is found in the country of Colombia, which is in South America. It is part of the Meta Department. Think of a department as a state or a province. The Meta Department is known for its wide plains and beautiful natural areas.
Location in Colombia
The town is located at specific geographic coordinates: 3 degrees 50 minutes North and 73 degrees 41 minutes West. This helps people find its exact spot on a map. It is about 350 meters (or 1,148 feet) above sea level. This means it's not very high up in the mountains, but rather in a lower, flatter area.
How many people live there?
According to a census taken in 2018, about 13,611 people live in Castilla la Nueva. This number includes everyone living in the town and the surrounding rural areas that are part of the municipality. It's a medium-sized community.
What is the climate like?
Castilla la Nueva has a Tropical monsoon climate. This means it's generally warm all year round. It also has a wet season with a lot of rain, and a shorter dry season. This type of climate is common in areas near the equator.
How big is the area?
The total area of the Castilla la Nueva municipality is about 503 square kilometers (or 194 square miles). To give you an idea, this is roughly the size of a medium-sized city or a large park. This area includes both the town itself and the countryside around it.
See also
In Spanish: Castilla la Nueva (Meta) para niños
