San Cayetano, Norte de Santander facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Cayetano
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Municipality and town
|
|||
 |
|||
|
|||
Location of the municipality and town of San Cayetano, Norte de Santander in the Norte de Santander Department of Colombia.
|
|||
| Country |  Colombia |
||
| Department | Norte de Santander Department | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 144 km2 (56 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) | ||
| Population
(2015)
|
|||
| • Municipality and town | 5,424 | ||
| • Density | 37.67/km2 (97.6/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 2,092 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
.svg)
.svg)
San Cayetano is a special kind of town and area in the Norte de Santander Department in Colombia. It's called a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a borough.
Part of San Cayetano is also connected to the Metropolitan Area of Cúcuta. This means it's close to the bigger city of Cúcuta and shares some services or connections with it.
Contents
Discover San Cayetano
San Cayetano is a small but important place in Colombia. It has its own unique features and a community of people who call it home. Learning about places like San Cayetano helps us understand the different parts of Colombia.
Where is San Cayetano Located?
San Cayetano is found in the northeastern part of Colombia. It is part of the Norte de Santander Department. This department is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.
- It is located in the country of Colombia.
- It is specifically within the Norte de Santander Department.
- The town is also near the important city of Cúcuta.
How Many People Live in San Cayetano?
San Cayetano is a small community. In 2015, about 5,424 people lived there. This number includes everyone in the municipality.
- About 2,092 people lived in the main town area.
- The rest of the people lived in the surrounding rural areas.
- This shows that San Cayetano has both a town center and countryside.
What is San Cayetano Like?
San Cayetano has a specific size and elevation. These details help us understand its geography.
Size and Elevation Details
The total area of San Cayetano is about 144 square kilometers. This is how much land the municipality covers.
- To give you an idea, 144 square kilometers is about 55 square miles.
- The town sits at an elevation of 235 meters above sea level.
- This means it is not very high up in the mountains.
- The climate is usually warm because of its lower elevation.
See also
In Spanish: San Cayetano (Norte de Santander) para niños
