Piedras facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Piedras
Municipality and town
Flag
Location of the municipality and town of Piedras in the Tolima Department of Colombia.
Country	Colombia
Department	Tolima Department
Area
• Total	355.15 km2 (137.12 sq mi)
Elevation	403 m (1,322 ft)
Population  (2017)
• Total	5,662
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Piedras (pronounced PYEH-dras) is a town and a special area called a municipality in the Tolima region of Colombia. It is a place where people live and work, and it has its own local government.

As of 2017, about 5,662 people live in the municipality of Piedras. This number includes people living in the main town and in the surrounding rural areas.

Where is Piedras Located?

Piedras is found in the central part of Colombia. It is part of the Tolima Department, which is one of the many departments that make up Colombia.

A map showing where Piedras is located in the Tolima Department of Colombia.

The town is located at an elevation of about 403 meters (1,322 feet) above sea level. This means it's not too high up in the mountains, but also not right at sea level.

Who Leads Piedras?

Like many towns and cities, Piedras has a leader. This leader is called the mayor. The mayor helps manage the town and make decisions for the people living there.

The current mayor of Piedras is Pedro Antonio Bocanegra Zabala. He works to improve the community and make sure things run smoothly.

Symbols of Piedras

Every town often has its own special symbols, like a flag. These symbols help represent the community and its history.

The official flag of Piedras, Tolima.

The flag of Piedras, Tolima, is one of these important symbols. It helps show the identity of the municipality.