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Teorama
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Teorama in the Norte de Santander Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Teorama in the Norte de Santander Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Norte de Santander Department
Area
 • Municipality and town 852 km2 (329 sq mi)
Elevation
72 m (236 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Municipality and town 21,524
 • Density 25.263/km2 (65.43/sq mi)
 • Urban
2,702
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Teorama is a town and Colombian municipality. It is located in the Norte de Santander Department of Colombia. In 2015, about 21,524 people lived there.

Understanding Teorama's Location

Teorama is a part of the Norte de Santander Department. This department is in the northeastern part of Colombia. The town itself covers an area of 852 square kilometers.

Population and Size

Most of Teorama's population lives in rural areas. Only about 2,702 people live in the main urban part of the town. The rest live in the surrounding countryside.

Teorama's Climate

Teorama has a warm climate, typical of its location in Colombia. The weather does not change much throughout the year. It is usually warm and humid.

Temperature and Rainfall

The average temperature in Teorama is around 21.7 degrees Celsius (71 degrees Fahrenheit). The warmest months are usually May to September. The coolest months are December and January.

Teorama receives a good amount of rain, especially from April to November. The wettest months are October and September. Even in the drier months, there is still some rain.

Climate data for Teorama, elevation 1,160 m (3,810 ft), (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 24.2
(75.6)
24.7
(76.5)
25.5
(77.9)
25.5
(77.9)
26.0
(78.8)
26.1
(79.0)
26.1
(79.0)
26.5
(79.7)
26.2
(79.2)
25.8
(78.4)
25.1
(77.2)
24.3
(75.7)
25.5
(77.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) 20.4
(68.7)
21.0
(69.8)
21.5
(70.7)
21.8
(71.2)
22.3
(72.1)
22.4
(72.3)
22.2
(72.0)
22.5
(72.5)
22.4
(72.3)
22.0
(71.6)
21.4
(70.5)
20.7
(69.3)
21.7
(71.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 17.3
(63.1)
17.7
(63.9)
18.1
(64.6)
18.8
(65.8)
19.0
(66.2)
18.7
(65.7)
18.2
(64.8)
18.3
(64.9)
18.4
(65.1)
18.5
(65.3)
18.5
(65.3)
18.1
(64.6)
18.3
(64.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 37.0
(1.46)
36.4
(1.43)
51.1
(2.01)
118.2
(4.65)
139.5
(5.49)
90.7
(3.57)
110.4
(4.35)
147.9
(5.82)
184.6
(7.27)
201.7
(7.94)
135.6
(5.34)
87.4
(3.44)
1,332.9
(52.48)
Average precipitation days 8 7 8 14 15 12 14 17 19 19 16 13 164
Average relative humidity (%) 88 87 86 88 87 86 85 84 86 87 89 90 87
Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales

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