Puerto Rico, Caquetá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puerto Rico, Caquetá
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Puerto Rico, Caquetá in the Caquetá Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Caquetá Department | ||
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(2020 est.)
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| • Total | 33,765 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Puerto Rico is a town and municipality located in the Caquetá Department of Colombia. It is an important place in this region of South America.
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What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town and the smaller villages and farms around it. The people living in a municipality share services and are governed by local leaders.
Where is Puerto Rico, Caquetá?
Puerto Rico is found in the southern part of Colombia. It is part of the Caquetá Department. This department is known for its beautiful natural areas. The town is located in a region with many rivers and lush forests.
Climate in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has a very wet tropical rainforest climate. This means it is warm and rainy almost all year round. The weather is usually hot and humid.
Temperatures Throughout the Year
The average temperature in Puerto Rico is about 25.7 degrees Celsius (78 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest months are usually January and February. During these months, temperatures can reach about 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit). The coolest months are June and July. Even then, the average temperature is still around 29 degrees Celsius (84 degrees Fahrenheit).
Rainfall and Humidity
This area gets a lot of rain. The wettest months are from March to June. During May, Puerto Rico can receive over 500 millimeters (almost 20 inches) of rain. Even in the driest month, January, it still rains about 100 millimeters (4 inches). Because of all the rain, the air is very humid. Humidity levels are often around 83% throughout the year.
Sunny Days
Even with all the rain, Puerto Rico still gets some sunshine. December and January are the sunniest months. They have about 160 hours of sunshine each. June and July are the least sunny, with about 75 to 80 hours of sun.
Population
As of 2020, about 33,765 people live in the municipality of Puerto Rico. This includes people in the main town and the surrounding rural areas.
See also
In Spanish: Puerto Rico (Caquetá) para niños
