El Playón, Santander facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Playón
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of El Playón in the Santander Department of Colombia.
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 El Playón
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Santander Department | ||
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| • Total | 459 km2 (177 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 469 m (1,539 ft) | ||
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 12,966 | ||
| • Density | 28.25/km2 (73.16/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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El Playón is a town and a special area called a municipality in northeastern Colombia. It is located in the Santander Department. This place is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
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What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town and the smaller villages or rural areas around it. El Playón is both a town and the center of its own municipality.
How Big is El Playón?
The municipality of El Playón covers an area of about 459 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 64,000 football fields!
How Many People Live There?
According to the 2018 census, about 12,966 people live in the El Playón municipality. This number includes people living in the main town and those in the surrounding countryside.
Where is El Playón Located?
El Playón is found in the northern part of the Santander Department. This department is in the northeastern region of Colombia.
Geographic Location
The town sits at an elevation of about 469 meters (about 1,539 feet) above sea level. This elevation means it has a warm climate, typical of many areas in Colombia.
