Santa Isabel, Tolima facts for kids
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Santa Isabel, Tolima
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Location of the municipality and town of Santa Isabel, Tolima in the Tolima Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Tolima Department | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 416 km2 (161 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,250 m (7,380 ft) | ||
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 6,382 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Santa Isabel is a town and a special area called a municipality in the Tolima Department of Colombia. It is located in the central part of the country. In 2016, about 6,382 people lived there. The town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
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Exploring Santa Isabel
Santa Isabel is a place where you can find many interesting things to see and do. It is nestled in the mountains, which means it has cool weather and amazing views. The town is a great example of a typical Colombian mountain community.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a county or a local government area. It includes the main town and all the smaller villages and farms around it. Santa Isabel is both a town and the center of its own municipality. This means it has its own local government.
Geography and Location
Santa Isabel is located in the Tolima Department, which is in the central part of Colombia. The town sits at an elevation of about 2,250 meters (7,380 feet) above sea level. This high elevation gives it a unique climate. The total area of the municipality is 416 square kilometers.
Climate and Weather
Santa Isabel has a cool and mild climate because it is high up in the mountains. The temperatures do not change much throughout the year. It often rains, especially during certain months. This makes the area very green and lush.
| Climate data for Santa Isabel (Bodega La), elevation 2,750 m (9,020 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 16.6 (61.9) |
17.0 (62.6) |
17.0 (62.6) |
17.1 (62.8) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.0 (62.6) |
16.6 (61.9) |
17.0 (62.6) |
17.1 (62.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.8 (49.6) |
10.0 (50.0) |
10.0 (50.0) |
10.1 (50.2) |
10.1 (50.2) |
10.3 (50.5) |
10.3 (50.5) |
10.2 (50.4) |
10.1 (50.2) |
10.3 (50.5) |
10.3 (50.5) |
10.3 (50.5) |
10.1 (50.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 64.9 (2.56) |
97.9 (3.85) |
138.2 (5.44) |
192.1 (7.56) |
170.8 (6.72) |
95.1 (3.74) |
72.9 (2.87) |
80.4 (3.17) |
156.1 (6.15) |
136.9 (5.39) |
136.4 (5.37) |
86.5 (3.41) |
1,421.9 (55.98) |
| Average precipitation days | 8 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 148 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Santa Isabel (Tolima) para niños
