El Castillo, Meta facts for kids
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El Castillo, Meta
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Location of the municipality and town of El Castillo, Meta in the Meta Department of Colombia.
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| Country | Colombia | ||
| Department | Meta Department | ||
| Elevation | 530 m (1,740 ft) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Climate | Am | ||
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El Castillo is a cool town and municipality located in the Meta Department of Colombia. It's a great place to learn about Colombian culture and nature.
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A Look Back: History of El Castillo
The first people to settle here made their homes near the Caño Uruimes river. Over time, this small settlement grew. It became a "Police Inspection" area, which is like a local administrative center, within the bigger Municipality of San Martín. Back then, it was called "Inspection of Urimes."
In 1963, its name was changed to La Cal. Then, in 1976, it officially became its own municipality and was given its current name, El Castillo. This happened on February 19, 1976, by a special rule called Ordinance No.001.
Exploring El Castillo: Geography and Climate
Where is El Castillo?
El Castillo is located in the southwest part of the Meta Department. This area is known as Alto Ariari. It shares borders with several other municipalities:
- To the north, it borders El Dorado and Cubarral.
- To the south, it borders Lejanías and Granada.
- To the west, it borders Cubarral and Lejanías.
- To the east, it borders San Martín and Granada.
Weather in El Castillo
The weather in El Castillo is generally warm. The average temperature is about 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit). It also gets a lot of rain, with an average of 3,700 millimeters (about 145 inches) of rainfall each year. This makes the land very green and fertile!
Rivers and Waterways
Many rivers flow through El Castillo, making it rich in water.
- The Guape River runs along the western side.
- The Ariari River flows along the eastern side. These two rivers meet in the southeast part of the municipality.
- There's also El Guape Lagoon in the northwest.
- Other important rivers include the La Cal River, Dulce River, Embarrado River, Urimes River, and Yamanes River. These waterways are important for the local environment and daily life.
How El Castillo Makes a Living: Economy
The people of El Castillo mainly earn their money through farming.
- Agriculture: Farmers grow lots of different crops. The most important ones are corn, rice, cassava (a root vegetable), bananas, and passion fruit. They also grow smaller amounts of avocados, guavas, and citrus fruits like oranges.
- Livestock: Raising animals is the second biggest part of the economy. Farmers raise cattle for both milk and meat production.
- Industry: The industrial side of El Castillo is still growing. The main industrial business is a corn dryer located in the town center. There are also many small and medium-sized businesses that process raw materials grown in the region.
See also
In Spanish: El Castillo (Meta) para niños
