Montecristo, Bolívar facts for kids
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Montecristo, Bolívar
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Montecristo, Bolívar in the Bolívar Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
| Department | Bolívar Department |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 13,470 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
Montecristo is a town and a special area called a municipality in northern Colombia. It is part of the Bolívar Department. This town is known for its very warm and wet weather all year round.
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Where is Montecristo?
Montecristo is located in the northern part of Colombia. It's found within the Bolívar Department, which is one of Colombia's many regions. You can see its exact spot on a map of Colombia.
How Many People Live There?
According to a count done in 2018, about 13,470 people live in Montecristo. This number includes everyone living in the town and the surrounding rural areas that make up the municipality.
What is the Climate Like?
Montecristo has a tropical monsoon climate. This means it's hot and very rainy for most of the year.
Rainfall in Montecristo
The town gets a lot of rain, especially from April to November. Even in the drier months, from December to March, there is still a good amount of rain. This constant rainfall helps keep the area green and lush.
| Climate data for Montecristo | |||||||||||||
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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) |
32.9 (91.2) |
33.0 (91.4) |
32.8 (91.0) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.6 (88.9) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.2 (88.2) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.8 (89.2) |
32.0 (89.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.7 (81.9) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.5 (83.3) |
28.6 (83.5) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.8 (82.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23.3 (73.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.4 (75.9) |
23.9 (75.0) |
24.2 (75.6) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.7 (74.7) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 54.9 (2.16) |
86.6 (3.41) |
121.1 (4.77) |
291.8 (11.49) |
555.4 (21.87) |
404.0 (15.91) |
425.0 (16.73) |
531.1 (20.91) |
493.0 (19.41) |
550.4 (21.67) |
483.3 (19.03) |
240.7 (9.48) |
4,237.3 (166.84) |
| Average rainy days | 4 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 185 |
See also
In Spanish: Montecristo (Colombia) para niños
