El Peñón, Santander facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Peñón, Santander
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of El Peñón, Santander in the Santander Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Santander Department | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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El Peñón is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town and the surrounding countryside. Think of it as a small region with its own local leaders. These leaders help manage things like schools, roads, and public services for the people living there.
Where is El Peñón?
El Peñón is located in the country of Colombia, which is in South America. Specifically, it's in the northeastern part of Colombia. It belongs to the Santander Department. A department in Colombia is similar to a state or province in other countries.
The Santander Department is known for its beautiful mountains and green landscapes. El Peñón is nestled within this region, meaning it's likely surrounded by natural beauty.
See also
In Spanish: El Peñón (Santander) para niños
