Puerto Guzmán facts for kids
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Puerto Guzmán
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Puerto Guzmán in the Putumayo Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Putumayo Department |
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| Elevation | 557 m (1,827 ft) | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 17,495 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Puerto Guzmán is a town and a special area called a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Putumayo Department.
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About Puerto Guzmán
Puerto Guzmán is a place where many people live and work. It is like a local government area. The town is part of the Putumayo Department in the country of Colombia.
Where is Puerto Guzmán Located?
Puerto Guzmán is in the southwestern part of Colombia. It is part of the Putumayo Department. You can see its location on the map in the infobox above. The town is about 557 meters (1,827 feet) above sea level.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2018 census, about 17,495 people live in Puerto Guzmán. This number includes people living in the main town and in the surrounding rural areas.
Climate and Weather
Puerto Guzmán has a very wet and warm climate. It is known as a tropical rainforest climate. This means it is hot and rainy almost all year long.
Temperatures in Puerto Guzmán
The average temperature in Puerto Guzmán is around 25 to 26 degrees Celsius (77 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit). The temperature does not change much throughout the year. It stays warm and comfortable.
Rainfall in Puerto Guzmán
Puerto Guzmán gets a lot of rain. It rains almost every day, especially during certain months. The wettest months are usually April and May. Even in the drier months, there is still a good amount of rain. This constant rain helps the rainforest grow.
| Climate data for Puerto Guzmán | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.8 (87.4) |
30.4 (86.7) |
29.9 (85.8) |
29.6 (85.3) |
29.3 (84.7) |
29.0 (84.2) |
28.9 (84.0) |
29.7 (85.5) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.7 (87.3) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.0 (86.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.8 (78.4) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.1 (77.2) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.3 (77.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.8 (69.4) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.3 (68.5) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.7 (69.3) |
21.0 (69.8) |
20.9 (69.6) |
20.6 (69.0) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 285.2 (11.23) |
355.4 (13.99) |
438.2 (17.25) |
565.9 (22.28) |
556.1 (21.89) |
497.5 (19.59) |
429.2 (16.90) |
337.5 (13.29) |
304.6 (11.99) |
405.5 (15.96) |
442.1 (17.41) |
327.7 (12.90) |
4,944.9 (194.68) |
| Average rainy days | 13 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 194 |
See also
In Spanish: Puerto Guzmán para niños
