San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Andrés
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City and municipality
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      From to top: Aerial view, Typical house, Casa Isleña Museum, Pedestrian Street, San Andres beach and San Luis Church.
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Maps of the islands of San Andrés and Providencia
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 San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
| Region | Insular |
| Department | San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina |
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| • Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 55,426 |
| • Density | 2,130/km2 (5,520/sq mi) |
| • Languages spoken | San Andrés Creole English Spanish |
| • Ethnic groups | 20% Raizals and 80% mainland Colombians |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Time (COT)) |
San Andrés is the capital city of the department of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina. This area is also known as The Raizal Islands. San Andrés is part of Colombia and had about 55,426 people living there in 2005.
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Discover San Andrés Island
San Andrés is located at the northern tip of San Andrés Island. It sits right on the beautiful Caribbean Sea. The city is split into two main parts by the runway of Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport.
Who Lives in San Andrés?
Most people living in San Andrés are from mainland Colombia. About 20% of the population are Raizals. Raizal people are the native inhabitants of the islands. They have a unique culture and language.
How People Make a Living
The main ways people earn money in San Andrés are through tourism and commercial fishing. Many visitors come to enjoy the beaches and clear waters. The city also has a lively shopping area. You can find many goods at good prices there. These include Colombian gold, emerald jewelry, and leather items.
San Andrés is so famous for its good deals that many cities in Colombia have "San Andresito" shops. This name means "little San Andres" and refers to places where you can find bargain shopping.
San Andrés Weather and Climate
San Andrés has a warm, tropical climate all year round. The temperatures are usually between 25°C and 30°C. This makes it a great place for beach activities.
Rainfall and Sunshine
The island gets a lot of rain, especially from May to November. The wettest months are usually September and October. Even with the rain, there are still many sunny days. This allows for plenty of outdoor fun.
| Climate data for San Andrés (Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport), elevation 1 m (3.3 ft), (1971–2000) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.6 (83.5) |
28.7 (83.7) |
29.2 (84.6) |
29.7 (85.5) |
30.1 (86.2) |
30.0 (86.0) |
29.8 (85.6) |
30.1 (86.2) |
30.3 (86.5) |
30.1 (86.2) |
29.6 (85.3) |
29 (84) |
29.6 (85.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.7 (80.1) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.9 (80.4) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.9 (82.2) |
28.0 (82.4) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.4 (81.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 25.0 (77.0) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.0 (77.0) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.1 (79.0) |
26.1 (79.0) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.1 (79.0) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.5 (77.9) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.2 (77.4) |
25.6 (78.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 77.0 (3.03) |
37.8 (1.49) |
23.6 (0.93) |
33.2 (1.31) |
131.3 (5.17) |
205.5 (8.09) |
199.0 (7.83) |
201.2 (7.92) |
238.4 (9.39) |
323.8 (12.75) |
269.6 (10.61) |
140.9 (5.55) |
1,881.2 (74.06) |
| Average precipitation days | 19 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 218 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 80 | 79 | 78 | 79 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 82 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 254.2 | 231.8 | 282.1 | 276.0 | 241.8 | 183.0 | 192.2 | 217.0 | 192.0 | 189.1 | 189.0 | 213.9 | 2,662.1 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 8.2 | 8.2 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 7.8 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.3 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Sister Cities of San Andrés
San Andrés has a special connection with another city far away. This is called a "twin town" or "sister city" relationship. It helps cities share cultures and ideas.
- San Clemente in California, USA is a sister city to San Andrés.
See also
In Spanish: San Andrés (San Andrés y Providencia) para niños
