Coyaima facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coyaima
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Coyaima in the Tolima Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Tolima Department | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 664.33 km2 (256.50 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 392 m (1,286 ft) | ||
| Population
(2017)
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| • Total | 28,379 | ||
| • Density | 42.7182/km2 (110.6397/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Website | http://www.coyaima-tolima.gov.co/index.shtml | ||
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Coyaima is a town and a special area called a municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia. It's a place where many people live and work. As of 2017, about 28,379 people call Coyaima home. This makes it an important community in the region.
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What is Coyaima Like?
Coyaima is located in the beautiful country of Colombia. It's part of the Tolima Department, which is like a state or province. The town sits at an elevation of about 392 meters (1,286 feet) above sea level. This means it's not too high up in the mountains, but it's not right on the coast either.
Who Leads Coyaima?
Every municipality has a leader who helps run things. In Coyaima, this leader is called the Mayor. The Mayor's job is to make decisions that help the community grow and improve. They work to make sure services like schools and roads are good for everyone.
How Big is Coyaima?
The total area of Coyaima is about 664.33 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's a pretty large area! It includes the main town and many smaller areas around it. This land is used for homes, farms, and natural spaces.
Understanding Coyaima's Climate
The climate in Coyaima is generally warm throughout the year. It's located in a tropical region, which means it doesn't have cold winters like some other parts of the world. Instead, it has a wet season and a drier season.
| Climate data for Coyaima (Media Luna), elevation 485 m (1,591 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) | 33.0 (91.4) |
33.3 (91.9) |
32.9 (91.2) |
32.3 (90.1) |
32.4 (90.3) |
33.6 (92.5) |
34.6 (94.3) |
35.4 (95.7) |
34.7 (94.5) |
32.6 (90.7) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.8 (89.2) |
33.2 (91.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 28.1 (82.6) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.1 (82.6) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.6 (81.7) |
28.4 (83.1) |
29.1 (84.4) |
30.0 (86.0) |
29.4 (84.9) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.4 (81.3) |
28.3 (82.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23.3 (73.9) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
24.2 (75.6) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.4 (74.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 94.2 (3.71) |
134.6 (5.30) |
149.4 (5.88) |
218.2 (8.59) |
156.3 (6.15) |
67.5 (2.66) |
43.6 (1.72) |
41.4 (1.63) |
110.5 (4.35) |
202.8 (7.98) |
192.4 (7.57) |
149.3 (5.88) |
1,560.3 (61.43) |
| Average precipitation days | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 136 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 71 | 70 | 72 | 76 | 75 | 66 | 58 | 55 | 61 | 72 | 78 | 77 | 69 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
What are the Temperatures Like?
As you can see from the weather information, Coyaima has warm temperatures all year. The average high temperature is around 33.2 degrees Celsius (about 91.8 degrees Fahrenheit). Even the average low temperature is warm, around 23.4 degrees Celsius (about 74.1 degrees Fahrenheit). This means you won't need a heavy coat here!
How Much Rain Does Coyaima Get?
Coyaima receives a good amount of rain, especially during certain months. April is usually the wettest month, with over 200 millimeters of rain. The drier months are typically July and August. This rainfall is important for the plants and farms in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Coyaima para niños
