Palermo, Huila facts for kids
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Palermo
Guagua
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Municipality and town
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| Nickname(s):
Capital Marmolera de Colombia
Marble Capital of Colombia |
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| Motto(s):
"Por el camino del progreso"
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| Anthem: Himno a Palermo | ||
Location of the municipality and town of Palermo, Huila in the Huila Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Huila Department | |
| Subregion | Subnorte | |
| Incorporated (parish) | 1690 | |
| Incorporated (municipality) | 7 January 1774 | |
| Renamed | 1906 | |
| Area | ||
| • Municipality and town | 92.29 km2 (35.63 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 1.44 km2 (0.56 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 13.89 km2 (5.36 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2020 est.)
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| • Municipality and town | 35,569 | |
| • Density | 385.405/km2 (998.19/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Area code(s) | 878 | |
| Website | http://www.palermo-huila.gov.co | |
Palermo is a town and a special area called a municipality in the Huila Department of Colombia. It is sometimes called the "Marble Capital of Colombia" because of its marble industry. This town was once known by a different name, Guagua.
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History of Palermo
Palermo has a long history. It was first set up as a parish in 1690. Later, on January 7, 1774, it officially became a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. The town got its current name, Palermo, in 1906.
Where is Palermo?
Palermo is located in the Huila Department in Colombia. Colombia is a country in South America. The town is part of a smaller area called Subnorte. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and natural resources.
People and Culture
Palermo is home to many people, with an estimated population of over 35,000 in 2020. The town has a rich culture and history.
Famous People from Palermo
- Manuel de Jesús Andrade Suárez (1860–1935) was an important person from Palermo. He was a talented writer, a journalist who wrote for newspapers, and a politician who helped lead the community.
Twin Cities
Palermo has a special connection with another city far away.
Palermo, Italy is a "twin city" to Palermo, Colombia. This means they share a friendly bond and often exchange ideas or culture.
Climate in Palermo
Palermo has a warm climate. The weather here is generally hot all year round. It also experiences rainy seasons and drier periods. The average temperature is around 26.9 degrees Celsius (about 80 degrees Fahrenheit).
| Climate data for Palermo (Juncal El), elevation 460 m (1,510 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.8 (89.2) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.2 (90.0) |
32.4 (90.3) |
33.3 (91.9) |
33.6 (92.5) |
32.4 (90.3) |
31.0 (87.8) |
31.3 (88.3) |
32.1 (89.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.9 (80.4) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.9 (80.4) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.7 (81.9) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.9 (80.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21.4 (70.5) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.7 (71.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 129.4 (5.09) |
122.3 (4.81) |
180.6 (7.11) |
148.9 (5.86) |
107.2 (4.22) |
33.0 (1.30) |
31.9 (1.26) |
17.6 (0.69) |
59.2 (2.33) |
196.1 (7.72) |
227.5 (8.96) |
177.6 (6.99) |
1,400.8 (55.15) |
| Average precipitation days | 11 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 144 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 75 | 73 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 69 | 66 | 62 | 64 | 70 | 76 | 77 | 72 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 198.4 | 158.1 | 142.6 | 141.0 | 161.2 | 165.0 | 170.5 | 170.5 | 153.0 | 161.2 | 165.0 | 189.1 | 1,975.6 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 6.4 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Palermo (Huila) para niños
