Villamaría, Caldas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villamaría, Caldas
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Location of the municipality and town of Villamaría, Caldas in the Caldas Department of Colombia.
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 Villamaría, Caldas
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Caldas Department |
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| Founded | October 19, 1852 | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 455.1 km2 (175.7 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 4.83 km2 (1.86 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,920 m (6,300 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality and town | 64,652 | ||
| • Density | 142.061/km2 (367.94/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 55,894 | ||
| • Urban density | 11,572/km2 (29,972/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Villamariano | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Area code(s) | 57 + 6 | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.villamaria-caldas.gov.co/ | ||
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Villamaría is a lively town and a municipality in the Colombian Department of Caldas. It is located in the famous Colombian coffee growing axis, an area known for its delicious coffee. In 2011, Villamaría became part of the "Coffee Cultural Landscape," a special UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it's recognized globally for its unique coffee-growing traditions and beautiful scenery.
Climate in Villamaría
Villamaría has different types of weather depending on where you are in the municipality. The main town and lower areas enjoy a subtropical highland climate. This means it's generally cool and mild all year round, not too hot and not too cold. It also gets a good amount of rain, which is perfect for growing coffee!
As you go higher up into the mountains within the municipality, the climate changes quite a bit. The higher parts have an alpine tundra climate. This type of weather is much colder, with temperatures often near freezing. It's similar to what you might find in very high mountains or near the Arctic, even though Villamaría is close to the equator.
The very highest parts of Villamaría are so high that they have an ice cap climate. This is the coldest climate type, where it's always below freezing, and the ground is covered in ice and snow all year. It's like being at the North or South Pole, but in Colombia! So, Villamaría is a place where you can experience many different climates in one area.
Images for kids
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A view of Villamaría, Caldas.
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The flag of Villamaría, Caldas.
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The coat of arms of Villamaría, Caldas.
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Map showing Villamaría's location in Caldas, Colombia.
See also
In Spanish: Villamaría para niños
