San Calixto facts for kids
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San Calixto
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of San Calixto in the Norte de Santander Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Norte de Santander Department | |
| Elevation | 1,677 m (5,502 ft) | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 9,961 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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San Calixto (pronounced sahn kah-LEEK-stoh) is a town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Norte de Santander Department, which is a part of Colombia.
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Where is San Calixto?
San Calixto is found in the department of Norte de Santander. This area is in the northeastern part of Colombia. The town sits high up in the mountains.
How High is San Calixto?
The town of San Calixto is about 1,677 meters (or 5,502 feet) above sea level. This high elevation means it often has a cooler climate than places closer to the coast.
People of San Calixto
In 2018, a census counted the number of people living in San Calixto. The total population was 9,961 people. Most of the people in the municipality live in the rural areas around the main town.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town and the surrounding countryside. San Calixto is one of many municipalities in Colombia. Each municipality has its own local government.
See also
- In Spanish: San Calixto (Norte de Santander) para niños
