Consaca facts for kids
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Consaca
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Location of the municipality and town of Consaca in the Nariño Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Nariño Department | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Consaca is a town and municipality located in the Nariño Department of Colombia. It is home to about 12,639 people. Consaca is special because it's close to the Galeras Volcano. It's also about 54 kilometers (33 miles) by car from the city of San Juan de Pasto. People often call Consaca the "Historical corner of Colombia."
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Exploring Consaca: Fun Places to Visit
Consaca has some cool spots that are great for visitors. These places offer a mix of nature and history.
The Green Lake: A Natural Wonder
Near Consaca, you can find a unique place called the "Green Lake." This lake is surrounded by amazing plants and animals. Its water looks green because of the natural sulfur in it. It's a beautiful spot to see nature up close.
Bolivar Monument: A Piece of History
About 6 kilometers (4 miles) from the town center, in a place called Bombona, stands the Bolivar Monument. This monument is also known as Piedra de Bolivar (Bolivar's Stone). It's a very important historical site for Colombia. A major event happened here on April 7, 1822. This was during Simón Bolívar's fight for freedom for the country. Visiting this monument helps you learn about Colombia's past.
Consaca's Neighborhoods: Veredas
Consaca is made up of 30 smaller areas called veredas. Think of them like different neighborhoods or small villages within the municipality.
- San Rafael
- Churupamba
- Hatillo Bajo
- Santa Inés
- Caracol
- Hatillo Alto
- Cariaco Alto
- Campamento
- Villa Inéz
- Jossepe
- El Juncal
- Villa Rosa
- Cariaco Bajo
- La Aguada
- San José del Salado
- Alto Bomboná
- Tinajillas
- El Guabo
- Ciudadela Bomboná
- Veracruz
- Brisas del Guáitara
- San Antonio
- La Loma
- El Edén
- Rumipamba
- Cajabamba
- Paltapamba
- El Tejar
- El Cucho
Weather in Consaca
Consaca has a warm and mild climate for most of the year. The temperature doesn't change much, staying comfortable. There are rainy periods and drier times, but it's generally pleasant.
| Climate data for Consaca (Bombona), elevation 1,493 m (4,898 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) | 25.2 (77.4) |
25.5 (77.9) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.3 (79.3) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.2 (81.0) |
26.2 (79.2) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.9 (76.8) |
25.8 (78.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 19.4 (66.9) |
19.6 (67.3) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.8 (67.6) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.4 (68.7) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.9 (67.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14.9 (58.8) |
15.1 (59.2) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.1 (59.2) |
14.8 (58.6) |
15.0 (59.0) |
14.8 (58.6) |
14.9 (58.8) |
15.1 (59.2) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.1 (59.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 101.7 (4.00) |
92.7 (3.65) |
102.5 (4.04) |
126.8 (4.99) |
90.3 (3.56) |
46.4 (1.83) |
28.8 (1.13) |
22.8 (0.90) |
51.6 (2.03) |
121.6 (4.79) |
139.2 (5.48) |
141.1 (5.56) |
1,065.4 (41.94) |
| Average precipitation days | 16 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 178 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 82 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 82 | 78 | 71 | 69 | 73 | 80 | 83 | 84 | 79 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 142.6 | 124.2 | 120.9 | 123.0 | 139.5 | 156.0 | 179.8 | 182.9 | 153.0 | 142.6 | 138.0 | 142.6 | 1,745.1 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Consaca (Ospina Perez), elevation 1,700 m (5,600 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) | 24.8 (76.6) |
25.1 (77.2) |
25.5 (77.9) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.7 (76.5) |
25.3 (77.5) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.1 (79.0) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.6 (76.3) |
25.2 (77.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 19.1 (66.4) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.6 (67.3) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.7 (67.5) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.2 (68.4) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.1 (66.4) |
18.9 (66.0) |
19.0 (66.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.0 (59.0) |
15.1 (59.2) |
15.3 (59.5) |
15.3 (59.5) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.0 (59.0) |
14.6 (58.3) |
14.9 (58.8) |
14.7 (58.5) |
14.8 (58.6) |
14.8 (58.6) |
14.8 (58.6) |
15.0 (59.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 107.6 (4.24) |
107.3 (4.22) |
130.8 (5.15) |
187.8 (7.39) |
142.5 (5.61) |
78.0 (3.07) |
50.7 (2.00) |
45.2 (1.78) |
89.0 (3.50) |
168.8 (6.65) |
162.1 (6.38) |
147.3 (5.80) |
1,417.1 (55.79) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 80 | 78 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 73 | 64 | 64 | 70 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 76 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 145.7 | 118.6 | 127.1 | 111.0 | 124.0 | 147.0 | 173.6 | 167.4 | 147.0 | 127.1 | 141.0 | 148.8 | 1,678.3 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 5.6 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Consacá para niños
