Medio Atrato facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Medio Atrato
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Medio Atrato in the Chocó Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Chocó Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Municipality and town | 562 km2 (216.99 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Municipality and town | 29,487 | |
| • Density | 52.47/km2 (135.89/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 1,093 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Medio Atrato (pronounced MEH-dyoh ah-TRAH-toh) is a municipality and town in the Chocó Department of Colombia. It is a place where many people live and work.
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What is Medio Atrato?
Medio Atrato is a town and a larger area around it, called a municipality. It is located in the Chocó Department, which is a part of Colombia. Think of a department like a state or province.
Where is Medio Atrato Located?
Medio Atrato is in the western part of Colombia. It is close to the Atrato River, which is a very important river in the region. The town is only about 25 meters (82 feet) above sea level.
How Many People Live Here?
As of 2015, about 29,487 people lived in the Medio Atrato municipality. Most of these people live in the wider rural areas. Only about 1,093 people live in the main urban town area.
How Big is Medio Atrato?
The total area of Medio Atrato is about 562 square kilometers (217 square miles). This is a pretty large area, similar to how big some cities are, but it includes a lot of natural land.
Weather in Medio Atrato
Medio Atrato has a very special type of weather. It has an extremely wet tropical rainforest climate. This means it is hot and rainy almost all the time.
What is a Tropical Rainforest Climate?
A tropical rainforest climate is found near the Earth's equator. It has high temperatures all year round. It also gets a lot of rain every month. This creates a lush, green environment.
How Much Rain Does Medio Atrato Get?
Medio Atrato gets a huge amount of rain. It rains almost every day! In some months, it can get over 800 millimeters (31 inches) of rain. This is why the area is so green and full of life.
Temperatures in Medio Atrato
The temperatures in Medio Atrato stay warm and steady throughout the year.
- The average high temperature is around 30 to 31 degrees Celsius (86 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit).
- The average low temperature is around 22 to 23 degrees Celsius (72 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit).
This means it's always warm, even at night.
| Climate data for Medio Atrato | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.9 (87.6) |
30.8 (87.4) |
31.1 (88.0) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.5 (86.9) |
30.5 (86.9) |
30.5 (86.9) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.3 (86.5) |
29.8 (85.6) |
30.1 (86.2) |
30.4 (86.7) |
30.5 (87.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.8 (80.2) |
26.7 (80.1) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.7 (80.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.7 (72.9) |
22.6 (72.7) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.8 (73.0) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.1 (73.6) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.9 (73.2) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 581.4 (22.89) |
484.0 (19.06) |
528.6 (20.81) |
746.7 (29.40) |
817.8 (32.20) |
729.0 (28.70) |
785.2 (30.91) |
828.8 (32.63) |
659.6 (25.97) |
665.9 (26.22) |
728.5 (28.68) |
692.2 (27.25) |
8,247.7 (324.72) |
| Average rainy days | 14 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 203 |
See Also
In Spanish: Medio Atrato for kids
