Río de Oro, Cesar facts for kids
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Río de Oro
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Location of the municipality and town of Río de Oro in the Department of Cesar.
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| Country | Colombia | |
| Region | Caribbean | |
| Department | Cesar | |
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| • Total | 616 km2 (238 sq mi) | |
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| • Total | 14,408 | |
| • Density | 23.390/km2 (60.58/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 | |
| Website | www.riodeoro-cesar.gov.co |
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Río de Oro (which means "River of Gold" in English) is a town and a municipality in the Colombian Cesar Department. It is a place where people live and work, just like your own town or city.
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Understanding Río de Oro
Río de Oro is more than just a town; it's also a "municipality." In Colombia, a municipality is like a local government area. It includes the main town and the smaller villages and rural areas around it. This means Río de Oro is the main town, and it's also the name for the larger region it governs.
Where is Río de Oro Located?
Río de Oro is found in the Cesar Department. Cesar is one of the many departments that make up the country of Colombia. Colombia is located in South America. The Cesar Department is in the northern part of Colombia, close to the Caribbean Sea.
What is a Department?
Think of a department in Colombia like a state or a province in other countries. It's a large area with its own government, but it's still part of the bigger country. The Cesar Department has many towns and municipalities, and Río de Oro is one of them.
Who Leads the Municipality?
Every municipality has a leader. In Río de Oro, this leader is called the Mayor. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town and the surrounding areas. They work to improve things for the people who live there, like schools, roads, and public services. The current Mayor of Río de Oro is Elsi Stella Ruedas.
Facts About Río de Oro
Río de Oro covers an area of about 616 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of a medium-sized city.
How Many People Live There?
According to a census taken in 2018, about 14,408 people live in the municipality of Río de Oro. This number includes people living in the main town and those in the smaller communities nearby.
What Does "River of Gold" Mean?
The name "Río de Oro" is Spanish for "River of Gold." Often, places are named after important natural features or historical events. This name might suggest that a river with gold was once found nearby, or perhaps it was a place where gold was traded.
See also
In Spanish: Río de Oro (Cesar) para niños
