La Palma, Cundinamarca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Palma
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
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 La Palma
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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| Elevation | 1,462 m (4,797 ft) | ||
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(Census 2018)
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| • Metro | 7,708 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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La Palma is a small town and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Cundinamarca department. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or district. La Palma is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
What's the Weather Like?
La Palma has a warm and humid climate. The average temperature is around 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit). It rains quite a lot throughout the year, especially from March to May and again from September to November. Even with the rain, there are still many sunny days to enjoy the outdoors.
Who Leads La Palma?
The leader of La Palma is called the Alcalde. This is similar to a mayor in other countries. The current Alcalde is Virgilio Alfonso Galindo Obando. The Alcalde helps make decisions for the town and its people.
Where is La Palma?
La Palma is located in the central part of Colombia. It is in the department of Cundinamarca. This department is one of the many regions that make up Colombia. La Palma sits at an elevation of about 1,462 meters (4,797 feet) above sea level. This means it's in the mountains, but not super high up.
See also
In Spanish: La Palma (Cundinamarca) para niños
