Mesetas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mesetas
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Municipality and town
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Calle 9 in Mesetas Colombia
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Location of the municipality and town of Mesetas in the Meta Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Meta Department | |
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| • Total | 1,980 km2 (760 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 827 m (2,713 ft) | |
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(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 9,751 | |
| • Density | 4.925/km2 (12.76/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Climate | Am | |
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Mesetas is a town and a special area called a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Meta Department, which is a region in the central part of the country. Mesetas is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and its warm, rainy weather.
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What is Mesetas?
Mesetas is both a town and a municipality. A municipality is like a county or a district that includes a main town and the surrounding rural areas. Mesetas covers an area of about 1,980 square kilometers. This is a pretty large area, almost the size of a small country!
Location in Colombia
Mesetas is found in the Meta Department. This department is part of the Llanos Orientales, which means "Eastern Plains." These plains are a vast grassland region in Colombia and Venezuela. The area is known for its cattle ranching and agriculture.
How many people live there?
According to the 2018 census, about 9,751 people live in Mesetas. This makes it a smaller community, but it is an important center for the people living in the surrounding rural areas.
Climate and Weather
Mesetas has a tropical rainforest climate. This means it is warm all year round and gets a lot of rain. The weather is usually hot and humid.
Rainy and Dry Seasons
The period from March to November is very rainy in Mesetas. During these months, you can expect a lot of downpours. The months from December through February are a bit drier, but it still rains. It just doesn't rain as much as in the other months.
Temperatures in Mesetas
Because it's a tropical area, the temperatures in Mesetas don't change much throughout the year. It's always warm, usually around 24 to 30 degrees Celsius (75 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit). This consistent warmth is typical for places close to the Earth's equator.
See also
In Spanish: Mesetas (Meta) para niños
