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