Providencia, Nariño facts for kids
Providencia is a small town and a special area called a municipality in Colombia. It is located in a part of Colombia known as the Nariño Department.
Quick facts for kids
Providencia
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Providencia in the Nariño Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Nariño Department | |
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| • Total | 42 km2 (16 sq mi) | |
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| • Total | 4,619 | |
| • Density | 110.0/km2 (285/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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About Providencia
Providencia is a "municipality" in Colombia. A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town and the surrounding countryside. This means Providencia is both a town and the area around it.
Where is Providencia Located?
Providencia is found in the Nariño Department of Colombia. Colombia is a country in South America. The Nariño Department is in the southwest part of Colombia. It is known for its beautiful mountains and Pacific coast.
Size and Population
The total area of Providencia is about 42 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a small city. According to the 2018 census, about 4,619 people live in Providencia.
See also
In Spanish: Providencia (Nariño) para niños
