San Vicente del Caguán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Vicente del Caguán
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Municipality and town
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The Caguán River in San Vicente del Caguán
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Location of the municipality and town of San Vicente del Caguán in the Caquetá Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Caquetá Department | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 17,465 km2 (6,743 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 4.86 km2 (1.88 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 280 m (920 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality and town | 50,719 | ||
| • Density | 2.90404/km2 (7.52142/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 23,432 | ||
| • Urban density | 4,821/km2 (12,487/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Website | www.sanvicentedelcaguan.gov.co | ||
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San Vicente del Caguán is a town and a type of local government area called a municipality. It's located in the Caquetá Department in southern Colombia, right in the amazing Amazon rainforest region.
Religion
The main church in San Vicente del Caguán is called Catedral Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes. It is dedicated to the Virgin of Mercy. This church is very important for the area's Catholic community. It serves as the main church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Vicente del Caguán.
History
San Vicente del Caguán played a special role between 1998 and 2002. It was part of a "demilitarized zone." This was an area where a group called FARC was allowed to gather for peace talks. The goal was to try and find a peaceful solution to conflicts. After these talks ended, a politician named Ingrid Betancourt was taken while visiting the area. This event was a big deal at the time.
Climate
San Vicente del Caguán has a warm and humid climate. It gets a lot of rain throughout the year. The average temperature stays around 25 to 26 degrees Celsius (77 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit). This kind of climate is typical for areas close to the Amazon rainforest.
See also
In Spanish: San Vicente del Caguán para niños
