Concordia, Antioquia facts for kids
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Concordia, Antioquia
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Location of the municipality and town of Concordia, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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 Concordia, Antioquia
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| Subregion | Southwestern | ||
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 16,095 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Concordia is a town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Antioquia region. This area is like a state or province in Colombia. Concordia is part of the Southwestern Antioquia sub-region.
The town sits high up in the mountains. It is about 2,000 meters (or 6,560 feet) above sea level. Around 25,000 people live here, including those in nearby areas. Most people in Concordia make their living by growing and selling coffee.
Concordia was founded in 1830 by Juan José Restrepo Uribe. It was first called Selva Virgen, which means "Virgin Jungle." Later, its name was changed to La Comia. Finally, it became known as Concordia.
Climate in Concordia
Concordia has a mild and pleasant climate all year round. This is because it is located high in the mountains. The temperature does not change much throughout the year.
It often rains in Concordia, especially from April to November. The wettest months are usually April, May, September, and October. Even with the rain, there is still a good amount of sunshine. The air is often humid, which means it feels moist.
The average temperature is about 18.5 degrees Celsius (65 degrees Fahrenheit). The highest temperatures are around 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit). The lowest temperatures are about 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit). This steady weather helps the coffee plants grow well.
| Climate data for Concordia, elevation 1,904 m (6,247 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) | 23.4 (74.1) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.2 (73.8) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.2 (73.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 18.5 (65.3) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.6 (65.5) |
18.6 (65.5) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.9 (66.0) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.4 (65.1) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.8 (64.0) |
18.1 (64.6) |
18.5 (65.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14.3 (57.7) |
14.4 (57.9) |
14.4 (57.9) |
14.4 (57.9) |
14.5 (58.1) |
14.5 (58.1) |
14.4 (57.9) |
14.3 (57.7) |
14.0 (57.2) |
14.0 (57.2) |
14.0 (57.2) |
14.2 (57.6) |
14.3 (57.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 90.4 (3.56) |
109.7 (4.32) |
154.4 (6.08) |
252.8 (9.95) |
277.6 (10.93) |
233.4 (9.19) |
196.4 (7.73) |
198.2 (7.80) |
253.7 (9.99) |
294.7 (11.60) |
237.6 (9.35) |
152.9 (6.02) |
2,451.7 (96.52) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 11 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 215 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 81 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 82 | 83 | 85 | 84 | 82 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 158.1 | 146.8 | 139.5 | 111.0 | 127.1 | 162.0 | 189.1 | 170.5 | 144.0 | 114.7 | 108.0 | 127.1 | 1,697.9 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 5.1 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Concordia (Antioquia) para niños
