Quípama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quípama
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Municipality and town
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View of Quípama
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Location of the municipality and town of Quipama in the Boyacá Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Boyacá | |
| Province | Western Boyacá Province | |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
Quípama is a small town and municipality in the country of Colombia. It is located in the Boyacá Department, which is a part of Colombia. This area is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
Quípama is very famous for something special. It is home to one of the largest emerald mines in the entire world! Emeralds are beautiful green gemstones.
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Where is Quípama Located?
Quípama is found in the central part of Colombia. It belongs to the Boyacá Department, which is like a state or province. Within Boyacá, Quípama is part of the Western Boyacá Province.
The town is situated at an elevation of about 1,200 meters (around 3,937 feet) above sea level. This elevation gives it a unique climate.
Quípama's Climate
Quípama has a tropical rainforest climate. This means it's warm all year round. It also gets a lot of rain, almost every month!
The weather is usually hot and humid. This type of climate supports lush green forests. It helps many different plants and animals to thrive.
| Climate data for Quípama (Furatena Airport), elevation 1,250 m (4,100 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) | 27.0 (80.6) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.2 (81.0) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.9 (80.4) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.9 (82.2) |
28.1 (82.6) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.8 (80.2) |
27.3 (81.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 21.8 (71.2) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.1 (71.8) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.8 (71.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 17.7 (63.9) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.8 (64.0) |
17.6 (63.7) |
17.8 (64.0) |
17.8 (64.0) |
17.6 (63.7) |
17.6 (63.7) |
17.6 (63.7) |
17.8 (64.0) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.7 (63.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 129.0 (5.08) |
208.4 (8.20) |
314.8 (12.39) |
365.8 (14.40) |
338.3 (13.32) |
239.6 (9.43) |
198.2 (7.80) |
191.8 (7.55) |
274.9 (10.82) |
391.2 (15.40) |
283.1 (11.15) |
179.1 (7.05) |
3,008 (118.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 17 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 238 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 85 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
The Amazing Emeralds of Quípama
Quípama is famous worldwide for its rich emerald mines. Emeralds are precious gemstones. They are known for their beautiful green color. Colombian emeralds are especially valued for their deep, vibrant green.
Mining these gems is a big part of the local economy. Many people in Quípama work in the emerald industry. These mines have been active for a very long time. They continue to produce some of the finest emeralds.
Local Government
Like any town, Quípama has a local government. The main leader of the town is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps manage the town's services. These services include things like roads and public safety.
The current Mayor of Quípama is Carlos Alberto Ávila Cepeda. He was elected to serve from 2020 to 2023. The Mayor works to improve life for everyone in Quípama.
See also
In Spanish: Quípama para niños
