Dosquebradas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location of the municipality and town of Dosquebradas in the Risaralda Department of Colombia.
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 Dosquebradas
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Risaralda Department | ||
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| • Total | 2,705.8 km2 (1,044.7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,460 m (4,790 ft) | ||
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| • Total | 225,540 | ||
| • Density | 83.354/km2 (215.887/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Dosquebradenses | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Area code(s) | 57 + 6 | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.dosquebradas.gov.co/ | ||
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Dosquebradas is a lively city and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Risaralda Department. As of 2023, about 225,540 people live there. This makes it the second largest city in the department.
Dosquebradas is connected to Pereira, the capital city, by a large bridge. This bridge is called the César Gaviria Trujillo Viaduct.
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Discovering Dosquebradas' History
The name Dosquebradas means "two creeks" in Spanish. These two creeks are named Santa Teresita and Las Garzas.
People sometimes call Dosquebradas the "Pink Zone" (Zona Rosa) of Pereira. This is because it has many fun places like clubs and bars. Young people often gather there on weekends.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Dosquebradas grew a lot. It became an important place for factories and businesses that helped Pereira. Many new homes were built, and lots of families moved there. These families often traveled to Pereira for work.
Climate and Weather
Dosquebradas has a special type of weather called a subtropical highland climate. This means it usually has mild temperatures all year round. The average temperature is about 21°C (70°F).
Education in Dosquebradas
The schools in Dosquebradas are known for their good quality. Most of the schools are public, meaning they are run by the government. There are also a few private schools. Three of these private schools are Catholic.
Some of the well-known schools in Dosquebradas include:
- Salesian School San Juan Bosco (a private Catholic school)
- Agustin Nieto Caballero School
- Diocesan School Baltasar Alvares R
- Cristo Rey School (a private Catholic school)
- Salesians Femels María Auxiliadora (a private Catholic school for girls)
Images for kids
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A colorful mountain view of Pereira and Dosquebradas.
See also
In Spanish: Dosquebradas para niños
