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San Sebastián de Buenavista
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Location of the municipality and town of San Sebastián de Buenavista in the Department of Magdalena.
Location of the municipality and town of San Sebastián de Buenavista in the Department of Magdalena.
Country Colombia
Region Caribbean
Department Magdalena
Foundation 1748
Area
 • Total 421 km2 (163 sq mi)
Population
 (Census 2018)
 • Total 18,865
 • Density 44.81/km2 (116.06/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5
Website
www.sansebastiandebuenavista-magdalena.gov.co

San Sebastián de Buenavista is a town and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Magdalena Department. The town was founded in 1748 by Fernando de Mier y Guerra. Its first name was San Sebastián de Melchiquejo. Later, on November 15, 1957, its name was changed. It also officially became a municipality on that date.

What's the Weather Like?

San Sebastián de Buenavista has a warm climate all year. The average temperature is around 28 to 29 degrees Celsius (about 82 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest months are usually February and March.

Rainfall and Humidity

The town gets a lot of rain, especially from April to November. The wettest months are often September and October. Even with the rain, there is still plenty of sunshine. The air is usually quite humid. This means there is a lot of moisture in the air.

See also

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