San José de la Montaña facts for kids
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San José de la Montaña
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Location of the municipality and town of San José de la Montaña in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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 San José de la Montaña
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| Subregion | Northern | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
San José de la Montaña is a lovely town and a municipality located in the beautiful country of Colombia. It is part of the department called Antioquia, specifically in the northern part of this region.
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About San José de la Montaña
San José de la Montaña is a small but important place in Colombia. It is known as both a town and a municipality. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a district in other countries. It includes the main town and the surrounding rural areas.
Where is San José de la Montaña Located?
This town is found in the Antioquia Department of Colombia. Antioquia is one of the many departments, which are like states or provinces, that make up Colombia. San José de la Montaña is in the northern part of Antioquia. Its exact location is at coordinates 6°50′59″N 75°41′1″W. This means it is in the northern hemisphere and west of the Prime Meridian.
What is a Department?
In Colombia, a department is a major administrative division. It's similar to a state in the United States or a province in Canada. Each department has its own capital city and local government. Antioquia is one of the largest and most important departments in Colombia.
Life in San José de la Montaña
Life in a municipality like San José de la Montaña often revolves around farming and local community activities. Many people work in agriculture, growing crops or raising animals. The town serves as a center for the surrounding rural areas, providing services like schools, shops, and healthcare.
The main church, the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro, is a central part of the town's life and a beautiful landmark. Towns like this often have strong community traditions and celebrations throughout the year.
Images for kids
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The beautiful church of San José de la Montaña.
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The flag of San José de la Montaña.
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The coat of arms of San José de la Montaña.
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A map showing San José de la Montaña in Antioquia, Colombia.
See also
- In Spanish: San José de la Montaña para niños
