El Carmen de Chucurí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Carmen de Chucurí
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of El Carmen, Santander in the Santander Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Santander Department | ||
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| • Total | 17,638 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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El Carmen de Chucurí is a town and a municipality located in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. It's a place known for its warm weather and beautiful green landscapes.
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Where is El Carmen de Chucurí?
El Carmen de Chucurí is found in the Santander Department, which is a region in the northeastern part of Colombia. Colombia is a country in South America, famous for its diverse geography, from mountains to rainforests and coastlines. El Carmen de Chucurí is located in an area that enjoys a tropical climate.
What is a Municipality?
In Colombia, a municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town (which is often called the municipal seat) and the surrounding rural areas. So, El Carmen de Chucurí refers to both the town itself and the wider region around it that it governs. This system helps manage local services and development for the people living there.
What's the Weather Like?
El Carmen de Chucurí has a warm and tropical climate all year round. The average temperature is usually around 24 degrees Celsius (about 75 degrees Fahrenheit), so it's always nice and warm!
It rains quite a lot in this area, especially from April to November. These frequent rains help keep the land very green and lush. Even in the drier months, you can still expect some rain. This kind of weather is perfect for growing many different plants and crops, which is important for the local community.
How Many People Live There?
According to the 2018 census, about 17,638 people live in the municipality of El Carmen de Chucurí. This number includes people living in the main town and those in the surrounding countryside. The community works together to make El Carmen de Chucurí a great place to live.
Images for kids
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The flag of El Carmen de Chucurí.
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The coat of arms of El Carmen de Chucurí.
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A map showing the location of El Carmen de Chucurí in Colombia.
See also
In Spanish: El Carmen de Chucurí para niños
