Encino, Santander facts for kids
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Encino, Santander
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Location of the municipality and town of Encino, Santander in the Santander Department of Colombia
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 Encino, Santander
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Santander Department | |
| Elevation | 1,854 m (6,083 ft) | |
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| • Total | 2,711 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Encino is a small town and a municipality located in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. It's a charming place nestled in the mountains, known for its pleasant weather and natural beauty. About 2,700 people call Encino home.
Encino's Weather and Climate
Encino has a special kind of weather called a subtropical highland climate. This means it's usually cool in the mornings and evenings, but warm during the day. It also rains a lot throughout the year, keeping everything green and fresh.
The weather in Encino is quite consistent. You can expect mild temperatures and plenty of rain no matter the season. This climate is perfect for the lush plant life found in the area.
| Climate data for Encino | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 24.2 (75.6) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.6 (76.3) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.2 (73.8) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.5 (74.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 17.7 (63.9) |
18.1 (64.6) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.4 (63.3) |
17.4 (63.3) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.6 (63.7) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.8 (64.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11.3 (52.3) |
11.7 (53.1) |
12.2 (54.0) |
12.8 (55.0) |
12.8 (55.0) |
12.4 (54.3) |
11.5 (52.7) |
11.6 (52.9) |
11.9 (53.4) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.5 (54.5) |
11.7 (53.1) |
12.1 (53.7) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 211.1 (8.31) |
264.4 (10.41) |
351.0 (13.82) |
381.6 (15.02) |
296.1 (11.66) |
141.5 (5.57) |
116.9 (4.60) |
134.2 (5.28) |
234.4 (9.23) |
375.6 (14.79) |
422.1 (16.62) |
270.7 (10.66) |
3,199.6 (125.97) |
| Average rainy days | 14 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 208 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Famous People from Encino
Encino is the birthplace of some notable people. One famous person from this town is:
- Félix Cárdenas: He is a professional cyclist who has competed in many races.
See also
In Spanish: Encino (Santander) para niños
