El Charco facts for kids
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El Charco
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of El Charco in the Nariño Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Nariño Department | ||
| Founded | October 16, 1886 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 2,485 km2 (959.46 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2016)
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| • Municipality and town | 38,207 | ||
| • Density | 15.38/km2 (39.82/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 10,461 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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El Charco is a vibrant town and municipality located in the Nariño Department of Colombia. It's a place where many people live and work, and it's also a local government area. This interesting town was officially founded a long time ago, on October 16, 1886.
Discover El Charco's Location and Size
El Charco is found in the Nariño Department, which is a part of Colombia. It covers a large area of about 2,485 square kilometers (959.46 square miles). In 2016, the total population of El Charco was around 38,207 people. About 10,461 of these people live in the main urban area of the town.
Explore El Charco's Climate
El Charco has a special kind of weather called a tropical rainforest climate. This means it's warm all year round and gets a lot of rain. Imagine a place where it often rains, keeping everything green and lush!
The temperatures usually stay warm, making it a great place for tropical plants and animals. The rain is heavy and consistent throughout the year, which is typical for a rainforest environment.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.1 (84.4) |
30.1 (86.2) |
30.4 (86.7) |
30.1 (86.2) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.0 (86.0) |
29.8 (85.6) |
29.7 (85.5) |
29.4 (84.9) |
28.6 (83.5) |
28.8 (83.8) |
29.2 (84.6) |
29.6 (85.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.7 (78.3) |
26.1 (79.0) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.1 (79.0) |
25.9 (78.6) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.0 (78.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.3 (72.1) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.4 (72.3) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 322 (12.7) |
294 (11.6) |
254 (10.0) |
333 (13.1) |
524 (20.6) |
491 (19.3) |
343 (13.5) |
314 (12.4) |
395 (15.6) |
377 (14.8) |
292 (11.5) |
260 (10.2) |
4,199 (165.3) |
See also
In Spanish: El Charco (Nariño) para niños
