Charalá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Charalá
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Municipality and town
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Central square and park Charalá
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Location of the municipality and town of Charalá in the Santander Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Santander Department | ||
| Province | Guanentá Province | ||
| Founded | 23 July 1540 | ||
| Founded by | Martín Galeano | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 411 km2 (159 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,290 m (4,230 ft) | ||
| Population
(2015)
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| • Municipality and town | 10,540 | ||
| • Density | 25.64/km2 (66.42/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 5,791 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.charala-santander.gov.co/informacion_general.shtml | ||
Charalá is a town and municipality in the country of Colombia. It is located in the southern part of the Santander Department. Did you know that the exact opposite side of the Earth from Charalá is in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia? This is called its antipode!
Charalá shares its borders with several other towns. To the east, it borders Encino and Coromoro. To the west, you'll find Oiba, Confines, and Suaita. In the north, it borders Páramo, Ocamonte, and Mogotes. Finally, to the south, it borders Gámbita and Duitama, which is in the Boyacá Department.
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What is the Climate Like in Charalá?
Charalá has a tropical rainforest climate. This means it has steady temperatures all year round. The nights are usually cool, and there is a lot of rain.
| Climate data for Charalá , elevation 1,350 m (4,430 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.8 (83.8) |
29.1 (84.4) |
29.0 (84.2) |
28.4 (83.1) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.0 (82.4) |
28.0 (82.4) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.0 (82.4) |
27.9 (82.2) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.3 (82.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 21.6 (70.9) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.3 (70.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.4 (59.7) |
15.7 (60.3) |
16.0 (60.8) |
16.4 (61.5) |
16.7 (62.1) |
16.3 (61.3) |
15.9 (60.6) |
15.8 (60.4) |
15.7 (60.3) |
16.1 (61.0) |
16.5 (61.7) |
16.1 (61.0) |
16.0 (60.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 101.9 (4.01) |
159.8 (6.29) |
213.7 (8.41) |
304.7 (12.00) |
291.3 (11.47) |
190.1 (7.48) |
170.0 (6.69) |
210.5 (8.29) |
267.4 (10.53) |
352.4 (13.87) |
264.5 (10.41) |
147.5 (5.81) |
2,614.3 (102.93) |
| Average precipitation days | 13 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 243 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 80 | 80 | 81 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 213.9 | 177.8 | 161.2 | 141.0 | 142.6 | 141.0 | 161.2 | 161.2 | 147.0 | 158.1 | 165.0 | 195.3 | 1,965.3 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 6.9 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Where Does the Name Charalá Come From?
The name Charalá comes from the Chibcha language. This was the language spoken by the Muisca people. The name was given to honor the Guane cacique (a type of chief) of the village, whose name was "Chalala."
A Brief History of Charalá
Before the Spanish arrived, the area of the Santander department was home to the Guane people. Charalá was located right on the edge of the Guane territory. It was an independent part of the Muisca Confederation.
Modern Charalá was officially founded on July 23, 1540. It was founded by Martín Galeano, one of the Spanish conquistadors who took part in the Spanish conquest of the Muisca.
What is Charalá's Economy Like?
The main ways people make a living in Charalá are through farming and mining.
- Farming: They grow crops like coffee, sugar cane, and maize (corn).
- Mining: They also mine for marble.
Famous People Born in Charalá
- José Acevedo y Gómez: He was an important hero in Colombia's fight for independence.
- José Antonio Galán: He was a historical figure from New Granada (an old name for Colombia). He led a big uprising called the Comuneros insurrection in 1781.
Interesting Facts About Charalá
- Charalá is the "type locality" for the Santander poison frog (Andinobates virolinensis). This means it's the specific place where this type of frog was first discovered and described by scientists!
Gallery
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Casa de la Cultura
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Colonial house
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Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Monguí
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Statue of José Antonio Galán
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Statue of Simón Bolívar
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Weaving activity
See also
In Spanish: Charalá para niños
