Saravena facts for kids
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Saravena
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Saravena in the Arauca Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Arauca Department | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 945.1 km2 (364.9 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 10.03 km2 (3.87 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 220 m (730 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality and town | 55,554 | ||
| • Density | 58.781/km2 (152.242/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 42,415 | ||
| • Urban density | 4,228.8/km2 (10,953/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Climate | Am | ||
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Saravena is a city and a type of local government area called a municipality in the Arauca Department of Colombia. It is located about 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) south of Colombia's border with Venezuela. In 2018, the municipality had a population of 55,554 people. Because of its location near the border, Saravena is an important area.
The city is served by its own airport, called Los Colonizadores Airport. This airport helps people travel to and from Saravena.
Saravena's Climate
Saravena has a tropical monsoon climate. This type of climate is known as Am in the Köppen climate classification system. It means the area is warm all year round.
Rainfall Patterns
Saravena experiences different amounts of rain throughout the year. From December to March, there is usually only a little bit of rain. However, from April to November, the area gets a lot of rain. Sometimes, the rainfall can be very heavy during these months.
| Climate data for Saravena, elevation 148 m (486 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) | 30.6 (87.1) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.5 (88.7) |
30.8 (87.4) |
30.6 (87.1) |
29.6 (85.3) |
29.6 (85.3) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.7 (87.3) |
31.1 (88.0) |
30.9 (87.6) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.6 (87.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.5 (77.9) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.6 (78.1) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.9 (76.8) |
25.1 (77.2) |
25.5 (77.9) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.4 (77.7) |
25.5 (77.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.5 (68.9) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.3 (70.3) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.8 (69.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 44.4 (1.75) |
79.8 (3.14) |
109.2 (4.30) |
253.4 (9.98) |
397.3 (15.64) |
420.6 (16.56) |
361.2 (14.22) |
335.8 (13.22) |
297.6 (11.72) |
338.5 (13.33) |
200.6 (7.90) |
115.6 (4.55) |
2,941.7 (115.81) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 6 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 182 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 83 | 85 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 84 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 161.2 | 118.6 | 89.9 | 81.0 | 99.2 | 96.0 | 117.8 | 130.2 | 144.0 | 155.0 | 150.0 | 151.9 | 1,494.8 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 5.2 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Saravena para niños
