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Condoto
Municipality and town
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Official seal of Condoto
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Location of the municipality and town of Condoto in the Chocó Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Condoto in the Chocó Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Chocó Department
Area
 • Municipality and town 888 km2 (343 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Municipality and town 14,660
 • Density 16.509/km2 (42.76/sq mi)
 • Urban
10,324
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Condoto is an important town and municipality in Colombia, located in the Chocó Department. It's known for its rich natural resources, especially valuable minerals like gold and platinum. Because of this, Condoto is often called the "Platinum Capital of Colombia." It's one of the most significant places in the Chocó region, after cities like Quibdó and Istmina.

What is Condoto Known For?

Condoto is located in the southern part of the Chocó Department. Its economy mainly depends on two big activities.

Mining for Gold and Platinum

The area around Condoto is very rich in minerals. People here mine for valuable metals like gold and platinum. This mining has been a major part of the local economy for a long time.

Agriculture and Farming

Besides mining, agriculture is also very important. Farmers in Condoto grow different crops, which helps support the community. These two activities, mining and farming, are key to how people make a living in Condoto.

Climate in Condoto

Condoto has a very special type of weather called a tropical rainforest climate. This means it's always hot and gets a lot of rain throughout the year. It's one of the wettest places on Earth!

Climate data for Condoto (Mandinga Airport), elevation 66 m (217 ft), (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29.9
(85.8)
30.3
(86.5)
30.6
(87.1)
30.7
(87.3)
30.8
(87.4)
30.8
(87.4)
30.7
(87.3)
30.7
(87.3)
30.5
(86.9)
30.2
(86.4)
29.9
(85.8)
29.7
(85.5)
30.4
(86.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.0
(78.8)
26.1
(79.0)
26.3
(79.3)
26.3
(79.3)
26.5
(79.7)
26.3
(79.3)
26.3
(79.3)
26.1
(79.0)
26.1
(79.0)
25.9
(78.6)
25.7
(78.3)
25.4
(77.7)
26.1
(79.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22.6
(72.7)
22.2
(72.0)
22.7
(72.9)
22.5
(72.5)
22.6
(72.7)
22.4
(72.3)
22.4
(72.3)
22.5
(72.5)
22.4
(72.3)
22.4
(72.3)
22.5
(72.5)
22.5
(72.5)
22.5
(72.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 618.6
(24.35)
574.6
(22.62)
554.4
(21.83)
619.8
(24.40)
694.2
(27.33)
585.2
(23.04)
601.5
(23.68)
677.8
(26.69)
650.9
(25.63)
650.5
(25.61)
547.8
(21.57)
624.6
(24.59)
7,399.9
(291.33)
Average precipitation days 25 21 22 24 24 24 25 25 25 24 23 23 277
Mean monthly sunshine hours 80.6 70.6 74.4 75.0 102.3 99.0 111.6 105.4 87.0 89.9 90.0 80.6 1,066.4
Mean daily sunshine hours 2.6 2.5 2.4 2.5 3.3 3.3 3.6 3.4 2.9 2.9 3.0 2.6 2.9
Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales

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