Montes de María facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Montes de María |
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 Location in Colombia
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Maco, Cansona and La Pita |
| Elevation | 1,000 m (3,300 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 2,677 km2 (1,034 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Range coordinates | 09°34′42″N 75°16′15″W / 9.57833°N 75.27083°W |
The Montes de María are a group of small mountains in northern Colombia. They are close to the Caribbean coast. These mountains are also known as the Serranía de San Jacinto. They are the final part of a larger mountain chain called the Serranía de San Jerónimo. This chain stretches all the way from the West Andes. A special part of these mountains is protected. It is called the Los Colorados fauna and flora sanctuary. This sanctuary helps protect the plants and animals living there.
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Where are the Montes de María located?
The Montes de María region is in the middle of two Colombian departments. These are the Bolívar and Sucre departments. Many towns are part of this area.
- In Bolívar, you can find:
- In Sucre, the towns include:
Size and Population of the Region
The Montes de María area covers a total of about 6,317 km2 (2,439 sq mi). A large part of this area, about 3,798 km2 (1,466 sq mi), is in Bolívar. The remaining 2,519 km2 (973 sq mi) are in Sucre. Around 330,889 people live in this region.
Different Zones of Montes de María
The Montes de María region has two main types of areas.
Baja Montaña Zone
The first area is called Baja Montaña, which means "Low Mountain." This zone is mostly flat and does not have many mountains.
- One part of Baja Montaña is between the Troncal de Occidente and the Magdalena River. This area is mainly used for raising cattle and for forestry. Forestry means growing and managing forests.
- Another part is between the Transversal del Caribe and the Canal del Dique. This section is mostly used for farming.
Alta Montaña Zone
The second area is called Alta Montaña, meaning "High Mountain." This zone is located between the Transversal del Caribe and the Troncal de Occidente. Like the Baja Montaña, farming is the main activity here too. People grow crops to earn a living.
See also
In Spanish: Montes de María para niños
