Pueblo Rico, Risaralda facts for kids
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Pueblo Rico, Risaralda
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Pueblo Rico, Risaralda in the Risaralda Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Risaralda Department | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 561 km2 (217 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,560 m (5,120 ft) | ||
| Population
(2023)
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| • Total | 12,423 | ||
| • Density | 22.144/km2 (57.35/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Pueblo Rico is a town and municipality in the Risaralda Department of Colombia. It is about 97 kilometers (about 60 miles) away from Pereira, the capital city of Risaralda. In 2023, the town had an estimated population of 12,423 people.
History of Pueblo Rico
Pueblo Rico was founded in 1904 by a group of people including Hilarión Pinzón, Leandro Tamayo, and José Terán. However, the area was first settled in 1884 by people from Antioquia and Chocó. The town was officially established in 1907.
Pueblo Rico was part of the Chocó Department until 1912. Then, it became part of the Caldas Department through a special law.
Growth of the Municipality
In 1925, a prison called the Cintó penal colony started to be built near the San Juan River. This prison is now closed. Around this area, the town of Santa Cecilia grew in 1953 and became a township (a small administrative area). By this time, the first families from Chocó had moved to this place.
In 1940, another township called Villa Claret was created. It was a small village located northeast of the main town. With these three areas – Pueblo Rico, Santa Cecilia, and Villa Claret – the Municipality of Pueblo Rico was formed.
What's the Weather Like?
Pueblo Rico has a subtropical highland climate. This means it has mild temperatures all year round, not too hot and not too cold. The average temperature is about 20°C (68°F).
| Climate data for Pueblo Rico, elevation 1,530 m (5,020 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) | 22.0 (71.6) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.0 (71.6) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.9 (71.4) |
22.3 (72.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 18.3 (64.9) |
18.3 (64.9) |
18.5 (65.3) |
18.7 (65.7) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.7 (65.7) |
18.6 (65.5) |
18.5 (65.3) |
18.5 (65.3) |
18.3 (64.9) |
18.1 (64.6) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.4 (65.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.0 (60.8) |
16.1 (61.0) |
16.2 (61.2) |
16.6 (61.9) |
16.5 (61.7) |
16.2 (61.2) |
15.9 (60.6) |
15.8 (60.4) |
15.8 (60.4) |
15.7 (60.3) |
15.8 (60.4) |
15.9 (60.6) |
16.0 (60.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 134.3 (5.29) |
122.8 (4.83) |
146.0 (5.75) |
217.8 (8.57) |
205.9 (8.11) |
194.7 (7.67) |
170.7 (6.72) |
160.7 (6.33) |
190.9 (7.52) |
257.9 (10.15) |
298.4 (11.75) |
184.3 (7.26) |
2,284.2 (89.93) |
| Average precipitation days | 17 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 240 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 92 | 92 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 127.1 | 104.5 | 96.1 | 87.0 | 99.2 | 105.0 | 127.1 | 127.1 | 90.0 | 96.1 | 108.0 | 117.8 | 1,285 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Pueblo Rico para niños
