El Carmen, Norte de Santander facts for kids
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El Carmen, Norte de Santander
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Location of the municipality and town of El Carmen, Norte de Santander in the Norte de Santander Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Norte de Santander Department | |
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| • Total | 1,687 km2 (651 sq mi) | |
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| • Total | 12,001 | |
| • Density | 7.1138/km2 (18.425/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Website | elcarmen-nortedesantander.gov.co | |
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El Carmen is a Colombian municipality located in the department of Norte de Santander. It is a town and a local government area in the country of Colombia.
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Welcome to El Carmen!
El Carmen is a cool place in Colombia. It's known as a municipality, which is like a local government area. It's located in the Norte de Santander Department, which is one of the many parts of Colombia.
Where is El Carmen Located?
El Carmen is found in the northeastern part of Colombia. It's part of the Norte de Santander Department. You can see its exact spot on a map of Colombia. It's a landlocked area, meaning it doesn't have a coastline.
How Big is El Carmen?
This municipality covers a large area of about 1,687 square kilometers. That's quite a bit of land! It includes both the main town and the surrounding rural areas.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2018 census, about 12,001 people call El Carmen home. This number includes everyone living in the town and the nearby countryside. It's a community where people live and work together.
What is El Carmen Like?
El Carmen is a place with its own unique feel. Like many towns in Colombia, it has a rich history and culture. The people here are part of the larger Colombian society. The official time zone for El Carmen is Colombia Standard Time, which is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5).
Quick Facts About El Carmen
- Country: Colombia
- Department: Norte de Santander Department
- Area: 1,687 square kilometers
- Population (2018): 12,001 people
- Time Zone: Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)
- Official Website: elcarmen-nortedesantander.gov.co
See also
In Spanish: El Carmen (Norte de Santander) para niños
