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Hatonuevo
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Location of the town and municipality of Hato Nuevo in the Department of La Guajira.
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| Country | Colombia | ||
| Region | Caribbean | ||
| Department | La Guajira | ||
| Foundation | 1840 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 347 km2 (134 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 24,910 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 | ||
| Climate | Aw | ||
| Website | www.laguajira.gov.co/turismo/hatonuevo |
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Hatonuevo (Spanish pronunciation: [atoˈnweβo]) is a town and municipality in the La Guajira Department of Colombia. Its name means "New Herd" in Spanish. Hatonuevo became its own municipality in 1994.
The town has about 24,910 people living there (as of 2015). Many of them work at the nearby El Cerrejon coal mine. Hatonuevo covers an area of 347 square kilometers. It is located 50 meters (about 164 feet) above sea level. The average temperature here is around 28 °C (82 °F) all year. Hatonuevo is about 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Riohacha, the capital city of La Guajira.
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History of Hatonuevo
The Story of Coal Mining
Hatonuevo's history is closely linked to the large Cerrejon coal mine. This mine is one of the biggest in the world. It plays a huge role in the economy of the area.
In 2002, a new company called Cerrejon Coal Company was formed. This company took over the operations of the mine. The mine is very important for jobs and development in the region.
Relocation of Tabaco Village
Near the mine was a small village called Tabaco. Because of the mine's expansion, the people of Tabaco had to move. The mining company worked with the villagers to help them relocate.
Most of the villagers wanted to sell their land and move. The company bought most of the properties. For those who did not agree, a legal process was followed. The Colombian Supreme Court made sure that the children from these families received support. This included help with schooling and housing.
Organizations like Fundación Nuestra Señora del Pilar also helped. They provided support to local schools in Hatonuevo and Patilla. This included things like cafeterias, furniture, and school supplies.
Climate in Hatonuevo
| Climate data for Hatonuevo (Mina La), elevation 80 m (260 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) | 32.2 (90.0) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.6 (92.5) |
34.0 (93.2) |
34.1 (93.4) |
34.5 (94.1) |
34.9 (94.8) |
35.4 (95.7) |
34.4 (93.9) |
33.1 (91.6) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.5 (88.7) |
33.6 (92.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.4 (81.3) |
27.9 (82.2) |
28.7 (83.7) |
29.1 (84.4) |
29.1 (84.4) |
29.5 (85.1) |
29.9 (85.8) |
29.8 (85.6) |
28.7 (83.7) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.1 (80.8) |
28.6 (83.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23.2 (73.8) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.9 (75.0) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.1 (77.2) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.2 (75.6) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.4 (74.1) |
24.1 (75.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 10.7 (0.42) |
5.4 (0.21) |
12.2 (0.48) |
70.0 (2.76) |
115.6 (4.55) |
51.5 (2.03) |
60.4 (2.38) |
88.6 (3.49) |
148.9 (5.86) |
146.4 (5.76) |
164.1 (6.46) |
64.1 (2.52) |
937.9 (36.93) |
| Average precipitation days | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 95 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 71 | 69 | 68 | 70 | 74 | 71 | 67 | 69 | 75 | 78 | 79 | 76 | 72 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 263.5 | 223.0 | 220.1 | 195.0 | 186.0 | 219.0 | 241.8 | 229.4 | 192.0 | 195.3 | 201.0 | 244.9 | 2,611 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 8.5 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Hatonuevo has a tropical savanna climate. This means it is generally hot all year round. It has a wet season and a dry season. The average temperature is about 28.6 °C (83.5 °F). The town receives a good amount of rainfall, especially from May to November.
See also
In Spanish: Hatonuevo para niños
