San Carlos, Antioquia facts for kids
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San Carlos, Antioquia
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Location of the municipality and town of San Carlos in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| Subregion | Eastern | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 702 km2 (271 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 14,480 | ||
| • Density | 20.627/km2 (53.42/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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San Carlos is a cool town and a municipality in Colombia. It's located in the Antioquia area, specifically in the eastern part. People often call San Carlos the hydro-electrical capital of Colombia. This is because it has many dams that help create a lot of electricity for the country. In 2018, about 14,480 people lived here.
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A Look Back in Time
San Carlos has an interesting past! A long time ago, a brave explorer named Captain Francisco Nuñez Pedroso found the spot where the town now stands. The town itself was officially started on August 14, 1786. That's over 200 years ago!
Exploring San Carlos's Location
How Big is San Carlos?
The total area of San Carlos is about 702 square kilometers. That's a pretty big space! Inside this area, there are three smaller local areas called corregimientos:
- El Jordán
- Puerto Garzas
- Samaná del Norte
Getting to San Carlos
San Carlos is about three hours away from Medellín, which is the capital city of the Antioquia region. You can easily travel between the two places by road.
What San Carlos Does for a Living
The people of San Carlos have several ways to make a living. Here are some of the most important ones:
- Tourism: Many visitors come to San Carlos, making tourism a very important part of the local economy.
- Energy Production: San Carlos is famous for its dams that create a lot of electricity. This energy is used by many people in Colombia.
- Wood Harvesting: People also work with wood from the local forests.
Fun Places to Visit in San Carlos
If you ever visit San Carlos, you'll find many cool things to see and do:
- Big Dams: You can see impressive dams like the Punchiná Dam. They are huge structures that help produce energy.
- Beautiful Waterfalls: There's a special nature path about 20 minutes from the town center. Along this path, you'll find two amazing waterfalls. The river also forms natural pools where you can relax.
- Amazing Scenery: The area around San Carlos is full of beautiful views and green landscapes. It's a great place to enjoy nature.
- Fishing Spots: If you like fishing, San Carlos has some nice spots where you can try to catch fish.
San Carlos Weather
| Climate data for San Carlos, elevation 1,113 m (3,652 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) | 26.9 (80.4) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.6 (81.7) |
28.1 (82.6) |
28.6 (83.5) |
28.8 (83.8) |
28.9 (84.0) |
28.4 (83.1) |
27.4 (81.3) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.6 (79.9) |
27.8 (82.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 22.0 (71.6) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.6 (72.7) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.1 (73.6) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.2 (72.0) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.0 (71.6) |
22.5 (72.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 17.6 (63.7) |
17.8 (64.0) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.2 (63.0) |
17.0 (62.6) |
17.1 (62.8) |
17.2 (63.0) |
17.4 (63.3) |
17.4 (63.3) |
17.5 (63.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 185.7 (7.31) |
193.0 (7.60) |
318.6 (12.54) |
468.3 (18.44) |
454.5 (17.89) |
312.0 (12.28) |
298.2 (11.74) |
382.9 (15.07) |
449.0 (17.68) |
588.5 (23.17) |
458.9 (18.07) |
284.1 (11.19) |
4,292.4 (168.99) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 16 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 250 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 86 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 85 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 85 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 133.3 | 118.6 | 108.5 | 105.0 | 139.5 | 159.0 | 198.4 | 192.2 | 150.0 | 127.1 | 108.0 | 120.9 | 1,660.5 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: San Carlos (Antioquia) para niños
