Peque, Antioquia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Peque, Antioquia
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Peque, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Peque, Antioquia Location in Colombia
Country	Colombia
Department	Antioquia Department
Subregion	Western
Area
• Total	392 km2 (151 sq mi)
Elevation	1,200 m (3,900 ft)
Population  (Census 2018)
• Total	7,155
• Density	18.253/km2 (47.27/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Peque is a small town and a type of local government area called a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Antioquia Department. In 2018, about 7,155 people lived there.

About Peque

Peque is a municipality found in the country of Colombia. It is part of the Antioquia Department. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a borough in other countries. It includes both the main town and the surrounding rural areas.

Where is Peque Located?

Peque is situated in the western part of the Antioquia Department. This department is in the northwest region of Colombia. The town is located at an elevation of about 1,200 meters (around 3,937 feet) above sea level. This means it is in a highland area, which often has a cooler climate than coastal regions.

What is a Municipality?

In Colombia, a municipality is a very important type of administrative division. It is the basic unit of local government. Each municipality has its own mayor and local council. These leaders are responsible for managing public services. They also work on local development projects for the people living there.

Life in Peque

Peque is a smaller municipality with a population of just over 7,000 people. The people living in Peque often work in agriculture. They might grow crops or raise animals. The town serves as a center for the surrounding rural communities. It provides services like schools, health clinics, and markets.

See also

In Spanish: Peque (Colombia) para niños