Honda, Tolima facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Honda
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Municipality and town
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Most popular street in Honda (Calle de las trampas)
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| Nickname(s):
"The Bridge City"
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Location of the municipality and town of Honda in Tolima Department.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Tolima | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 304.9 km2 (117.7 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 10.15 km2 (3.92 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 229 m (751 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality and town | 24,693 | ||
| • Density | 80.987/km2 (209.76/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 23,658 | ||
| • Urban density | 2,330.8/km2 (6,036.8/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 | ||
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Honda is a town in the Tolima region of Colombia. It's also a municipality, which is like a local government area. In 2018, about 24,693 people lived there. Honda is an important place for the Roman Catholic church, sharing a special area called a Diocese with Líbano. The main ways people make a living in Honda are through tourism, fishing, and raising cattle.
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What's in a Name? The Origin of Honda
Honda got its name from the Ondaimas, who were the native people living along the Magdalena River and in the area where the town is today.
Honda is often called "the City of Bridges" because it has more than 40 bridges. These bridges cross the Magdalena, Gualí, Guarinó, and Quebrada Seca rivers. It's also known as the "City of Peace" because it managed to avoid most of the violence that happened in Colombia during the 1950s.
A Look Back: The History of Honda
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Honda was founded on August 24, 1539, by a person named Francisco Nuñez Pedroso. The town had its best time, or "golden age," between 1850 and 1910. During this period, the Magdalena River was the only way to travel between the Caribbean coast and the city of Bogotá, which is inland.
Honda became the country's main river port. All the goods and items brought into Colombia arrived in Bogotá by passing through the port of Honda. Because of its important history, Honda was named a Pueblo Patrimonio (heritage town) of Colombia in 2010. This means it's a special town recognized for its historical value. As of March 2021, it's the only town in the Middle Magdalena Valley region to have this honor.
Weather in Honda: A Climate Overview
| Climate data for Honda (Esperanza La), elevation 222 m (728 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) | 33.0 (91.4) |
33.2 (91.8) |
33.1 (91.6) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.6 (92.5) |
34.9 (94.8) |
35.5 (95.9) |
34.2 (93.6) |
32.4 (90.3) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.3 (90.1) |
33.3 (91.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.5 (81.5) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.7 (81.9) |
28.6 (83.5) |
29.1 (84.4) |
28.5 (83.3) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.7 (81.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.1 (71.8) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.4 (72.3) |
21.9 (71.4) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.2 (72.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 51.2 (2.02) |
75.3 (2.96) |
117.9 (4.64) |
194.8 (7.67) |
178.1 (7.01) |
71.1 (2.80) |
57.3 (2.26) |
74.8 (2.94) |
140.2 (5.52) |
214.1 (8.43) |
211.1 (8.31) |
112.6 (4.43) |
1,498.5 (59.00) |
| Average precipitation days | 8 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 154 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 76 | 75 | 76 | 79 | 78 | 73 | 67 | 65 | 71 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 75 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 201.5 | 166.6 | 151.9 | 147.0 | 176.7 | 180.0 | 207.7 | 204.6 | 180.0 | 173.6 | 174.0 | 189.1 | 2,152.7 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 6.5 | 5.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Honda has a warm climate. The average temperature throughout the year is about 27.7 degrees Celsius (81.9 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest months are usually July and August, with average highs around 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit).
The town gets a good amount of rain, especially from April to November. October is often the wettest month. Even with the rain, Honda still gets plenty of sunshine, with many sunny days each month.
See also
In Spanish: Honda (Tolima) para niños
