Convención facts for kids
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Convención
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Location of the municipality and town of Convención in the Norte de Santander Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Norte de Santander Department | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 907 km2 (350 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,076 m (3,530 ft) | ||
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 18,112 | ||
| • Density | 19.969/km2 (51.720/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Climate | Aw | ||
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Convención is a Colombian municipality located in the department of Norte de Santander. It is known for being the biggest producer of panela in its department. Panela is a type of unrefined whole cane sugar, very popular in Colombia.
According to the latest estimates, about 18,112 people live in Convención. The town is located 1,076 meters (about 3,530 feet) above sea level. It enjoys a warm and pleasant climate throughout the year.
History of Convención
Early European Explorers
The first European explorer to visit the lands where Convención now stands was a German named Ambrosio Alfinger. He arrived in 1530. Sadly, Alfinger died in a battle with the local people who lived there.
Later, Spanish explorers like Pedro de Ursua and Ortón Velázquez helped establish many settlements. These settlements were built in the area that is now known as the Norte de Santander Department.
Climate in Convención
Convención has a warm climate, which means it's usually sunny and pleasant. This type of weather is called a tropical savanna climate. It has both wet and dry seasons.
The average temperature throughout the year is about 21.9 degrees Celsius (71.4 degrees Fahrenheit). The warmest months are usually May to September. The coolest months are December and January.
Rainfall and Humidity
Convención receives a good amount of rain, especially from April to November. These months have the most rainy days. The wettest month is usually October.
The air in Convención is quite humid, meaning there's a lot of moisture in the air. This is typical for tropical areas. Even with the rain, there are still many sunny hours each day.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 24.5 (76.1) |
25.0 (77.0) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.7 (80.1) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.4 (81.3) |
26.8 (80.2) |
25.7 (78.3) |
24.6 (76.3) |
26.1 (79.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 20.8 (69.4) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.1 (71.8) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.0 (69.8) |
21.9 (71.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 17.7 (63.9) |
17.9 (64.2) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.9 (66.0) |
19.0 (66.2) |
18.6 (65.5) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.5 (65.3) |
18.5 (65.3) |
18.5 (65.3) |
18.1 (64.6) |
18.4 (65.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 46.8 (1.84) |
46.8 (1.84) |
64.9 (2.56) |
128.3 (5.05) |
148.1 (5.83) |
106.7 (4.20) |
128.3 (5.05) |
135.8 (5.35) |
178.4 (7.02) |
206.9 (8.15) |
171.7 (6.76) |
98.5 (3.88) |
1,461.3 (57.53) |
| Average precipitation days | 10 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 186 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 84 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 86 | 83 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 170.5 | 135.5 | 127.1 | 114.0 | 148.8 | 183.0 | 213.9 | 207.7 | 165.0 | 161.2 | 150.0 | 136.4 | 1,913.1 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 5.5 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 5.5 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
