Gámbita facts for kids
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Gámbita
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Gámbita 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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Gámbita is a town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Santander Department, which is part of the Comunera province. This area covers about 606 square kilometers. Gámbita includes its main town, which is the urban area, and 20 smaller villages, plus the district of La Palma.
Geography and Natural Resources
Gámbita is known for its beautiful natural areas. It has many important natural resources. These include large sources of water and lots of oxygen. The area also helps to absorb carbon dioxide from the air.
Gámbita is rich in plants and animals. These natural features help keep the environment healthy. They also support the local economy. People in Gámbita try to use these resources wisely. They want to make sure the quality of life stays good for a long time.
Local activities follow rules about land use. This helps protect the environment. People also learn about environmental care. They get help with new technologies for cleaner production. This helps them sell products like sugarcane, fruits, and vegetables.
Other important activities in Gámbita include livestock farming. Raising animals is a good way to use the land. Bee culture, or beekeeping, is also popular. Farming in general provides many options for the community. These activities are good for both the environment and the economy.
Climate of Gámbita
Gámbita has a special kind of weather. It has a subtropical highland climate. This climate is similar to a tropical rainforest climate. This means Gámbita is usually rainy and warm all year.
| Climate data for Gámbita, elevation 1,900 m (6,200 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 23.4 (74.1) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.2 (73.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 18.0 (64.4) |
18.0 (64.4) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
18.0 (64.4) |
18.0 (64.4) |
17.9 (64.2) |
18.0 (64.4) |
17.9 (64.2) |
18.1 (64.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 12.4 (54.3) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.8 (55.0) |
13.1 (55.6) |
13.1 (55.6) |
12.8 (55.0) |
12.2 (54.0) |
12.2 (54.0) |
12.4 (54.3) |
12.7 (54.9) |
13.0 (55.4) |
12.6 (54.7) |
12.7 (54.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 122.3 (4.81) |
140.6 (5.54) |
206.4 (8.13) |
293.9 (11.57) |
302.7 (11.92) |
167.3 (6.59) |
141.6 (5.57) |
166.8 (6.57) |
206.6 (8.13) |
314.9 (12.40) |
270.6 (10.65) |
160.9 (6.33) |
2,446.5 (96.32) |
| Average precipitation days | 14 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 236 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Famous People from Gámbita
- Luis Antonio Calvo (1882 - 1945) - He was a famous composer.
See also
In Spanish: Gámbita para niños
