San Jacinto del Cauca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Jacinto del Cauca
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of San Jacinto del Cauca in the Bolívar Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Bolívar Department | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 8,079 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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San Jacinto del Cauca is a small town and municipality located in northern Colombia. It is part of the Bolívar Department. This area is known for its natural beauty and warm climate. About 8,079 people lived here in 2018.
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Exploring San Jacinto del Cauca
San Jacinto del Cauca is a quiet place. It offers a glimpse into rural Colombian life. The town is surrounded by nature. It is a great spot to learn about the local environment.
Where is San Jacinto del Cauca?
This municipality is found in the Bolívar Department. This department is in the northern part of Colombia. It is close to the Cauca River. The river is very important for the region.
What's the Weather Like?
San Jacinto del Cauca has a tropical monsoon climate. This means it's usually warm all year round. It also gets a lot of rain. The rainiest months are from May to November. The drier period is from December to April. Even in the drier months, there can still be some rain.
| Climate data for San Jacinto del Cauca | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 32.4 (90.3) |
33.2 (91.8) |
33.4 (92.1) |
33.0 (91.4) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.6 (88.9) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.7 (89.1) |
32.1 (89.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 28.0 (82.4) |
28.5 (83.3) |
28.7 (83.7) |
28.6 (83.5) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.7 (81.9) |
28.0 (82.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23.6 (74.5) |
23.8 (74.8) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.0 (75.2) |
24.2 (75.6) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.9 (75.0) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 44.5 (1.75) |
63.5 (2.50) |
93.1 (3.67) |
248.7 (9.79) |
445.5 (17.54) |
422.2 (16.62) |
459.6 (18.09) |
614.4 (24.19) |
434.1 (17.09) |
491.7 (19.36) |
489.8 (19.28) |
187.4 (7.38) |
3,994.5 (157.26) |
| Average rainy days | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 129 |
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Life in the Community
Life in San Jacinto del Cauca is often connected to farming. Many people work with the land. The community is close-knit. People often know their neighbors well.
Local Government
Like all municipalities in Colombia, San Jacinto del Cauca has a local government. This government helps manage the town. It makes decisions about services for the people. These services include things like roads and public spaces. The mayor is the main leader. They work to improve life for everyone.
See also
In Spanish: San Jacinto del Cauca para niños
