Granada, Antioquia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Granada, Antioquia
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Granada, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| Subregion | Eastern | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 195 km2 (75 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 9,204 | |
| • Density | 47.20/km2 (122.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Granada is a lively town and municipality located in the beautiful country of Colombia. It is part of the Antioquia region. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a borough.
In 2018, about 9,204 people lived in Granada. This town is also part of a larger area called Eastern Antioquia. If you want to learn even more about Granada, you can visit Amigranada.
Climate in Granada
Granada has a special kind of weather called a subtropical highland climate. This means it's usually mild, not too hot and not too cold. It's like having spring weather all year round!
One of the most interesting things about Granada's climate is how much rain it gets. It rains a lot throughout the entire year. This keeps the land green and lush.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.5 (70.7) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.0 (69.8) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.5 (70.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.9 (62.4) |
17.2 (63.0) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.4 (63.3) |
17.3 (63.1) |
16.9 (62.4) |
17.0 (62.6) |
17.0 (62.6) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.6 (61.9) |
17.0 (62.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 12.3 (54.1) |
12.6 (54.7) |
12.9 (55.2) |
13.1 (55.6) |
13.2 (55.8) |
13.0 (55.4) |
12.1 (53.8) |
12.2 (54.0) |
12.2 (54.0) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.6 (54.7) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.6 (54.7) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 195.9 (7.71) |
244.0 (9.61) |
318.2 (12.53) |
433.9 (17.08) |
502.6 (19.79) |
383.3 (15.09) |
360.0 (14.17) |
462.3 (18.20) |
521.1 (20.52) |
504.2 (19.85) |
377.0 (14.84) |
254.4 (10.02) |
4,556.9 (179.41) |
| Average rainy days | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 236 |
See also
In Spanish: Granada (Antioquia) para niños
