Purificación, Tolima facts for kids
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Purificación, Tolima
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Municipality and town
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| Nickname(s):
Puri, villa de las palmas (palm tree town)
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Location of the municipality and town of Purificación, Tolima in the Tolima Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Tolima Department | ||
| Province | Southeastern | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 422 km2 (163 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 329 m (1,079 ft) | ||
| Population
(2017)
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| • Total | 29,539 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Purificación is a vibrant town and a municipality located in the Tolima department of Colombia. It is often called "Puri" by locals. Another nickname is "Villa de las Palmas," which means "Palm Tree Town." This name comes from the many beautiful palm trees found there. Purificación is a great place to learn about Colombian culture and enjoy warm weather.
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About Purificación
Purificación is a special place in Colombia. It was officially established a long time ago, on May 25, 1664. This makes it a town with a rich history. It is part of the Southeastern Province within the Tolima Department.
Size and People
The total area of Purificación is about 422 square kilometers. That's quite a large area! As of 2017, around 29,539 people lived in Purificación. The town is located at an elevation of about 329 meters (1,079 feet) above sea level.
Local Government
Like other towns, Purificación has a leader who helps manage the municipality. In 2020, the leader was Cristián Andrés Barragán. These leaders work to make the town a better place for everyone.
Climate and Weather
Purificación has a warm climate all year round. This is typical for places in Colombia that are not very high up in the mountains. The weather is usually sunny, but it also gets a good amount of rain.
Temperature in Purificación
The average temperature in Purificación is around 26 to 27 degrees Celsius (about 79 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest months are usually August and September. Even the cooler months are still very warm, so you can enjoy outdoor activities most of the time.
| Climate data for Purificacion (Lozania), elevation 400 m (1,300 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) | 32.2 (90.0) |
32.3 (90.1) |
32.1 (89.8) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.1 (89.8) |
33.2 (91.8) |
32.8 (91.0) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.0 (89.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.5 (79.7) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.5 (79.7) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.4 (79.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.7 (69.3) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.8 (69.4) |
21.4 (70.5) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.2 (68.4) |
19.9 (67.8) |
19.9 (67.8) |
20.2 (68.4) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.0 (69.8) |
21.0 (69.8) |
20.6 (69.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 119.6 (4.71) |
146.8 (5.78) |
215.9 (8.50) |
231.7 (9.12) |
193.7 (7.63) |
85.2 (3.35) |
49.7 (1.96) |
53.7 (2.11) |
135.8 (5.35) |
288.6 (11.36) |
280.0 (11.02) |
186.9 (7.36) |
1,976.5 (77.81) |
| Average precipitation days | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 175 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 80 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 75 | 77 | 81 | 83 | 82 | 80 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Purificación (Sta Helena), elevation 300 m (980 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) | 32.9 (91.2) |
33.1 (91.6) |
32.7 (90.9) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.7 (89.1) |
32.2 (90.0) |
33.1 (91.6) |
34.1 (93.4) |
33.3 (91.9) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.9 (89.4) |
32.5 (90.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.9 (82.2) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.6 (81.7) |
28.3 (82.9) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.5 (81.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.9 (73.2) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.3 (72.1) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.6 (72.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 89.9 (3.54) |
118.7 (4.67) |
155.4 (6.12) |
230.3 (9.07) |
210.3 (8.28) |
82.1 (3.23) |
57.0 (2.24) |
52.0 (2.05) |
141.5 (5.57) |
228.0 (8.98) |
193.5 (7.62) |
142.0 (5.59) |
1,696.5 (66.79) |
| Average precipitation days | 8 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 141 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 74 | 73 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 71 | 68 | 70 | 76 | 77 | 76 | 74 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 127.1 | 107.3 | 102.3 | 99.0 | 124.0 | 168.0 | 182.9 | 192.2 | 159.0 | 111.6 | 105.0 | 120.9 | 1,599.3 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Rainfall and Humidity
Purificación receives a good amount of rain throughout the year. The wettest months are usually April, May, and October. Even with the rain, there are many sunny days. The air is often humid, meaning there is a lot of moisture in the air. This helps keep the plants and trees green and healthy.
Images for kids
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The flag of Purificación
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The coat of arms of Purificación
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Map showing Purificación in Tolima, Colombia
See also
In Spanish: Purificación (Tolima) para niños
