Yopal facts for kids
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Yopal
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Municipality and town
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    Top: Yopal from the Chamber of Commerce, Second: Cultural center, Third: El Alcaraván Airport, Four: Nunchía Avenue
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Location of the municipality and town of Yopal in the Casanare Department of Colombia.
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 Yopal
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Region | Orinoquía Region | ||
| Department | Casanare Department | ||
| Founded | 1915 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 2,483 km2 (959 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 25.09 km2 (9.69 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) | ||
| Population
(2024)
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| • Municipality and town | 194,079 | ||
| • Density | 78.163/km2 (202.44/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Yopaleño | ||
| Time zone | UTC-05 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
| Postal code |
850001-9
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| Area code(s) | 57 + 8 | ||
| Website | Official website: http://yopal-casanare.gov.co/ | ||
Yopal is an important city in Colombia. It is the capital of the Casanare Department. Yopal is also the second largest city in the Orinoquía region. This region is known for its wide plains and rivers. Yopal is a busy and growing city.
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A Look Back in Time
Long ago, before Europeans arrived, the land where Yopal is now was home to the Achagua people. They were the first inhabitants of this area. The city's name, Yopal, comes from a tree called yopo. These trees were very common in the region.
About Yopal's Location
Yopal is a city with many interesting facts about its size and location.
- Population: About 191,133 people live in Yopal.
- Elevation: The city is about 350 metres or 1,150 feet above sea level.
- Area: Yopal covers a large area of about 2,771 square kilometres or 1,070 square miles.
- Distance from Bogotá: It is about 387 kilometres or 240 miles away from Bogotá, Colombia's capital.
- Average Temperature: The weather in Yopal is warm, with an average temperature of 26 °C or 78.8 °F.
Famous People from Yopal
Many talented people have come from Yopal. Here are a few:
- Camila Avella: A well-known model who became Miss Universe Colombia 2023.
- Jeffry Romero: A professional cyclist who competes in races.
- Andres Badillo: An entrepreneur who creates new businesses.
- Mechs: A popular streamer who plays the game League of Legends.
Yopal's Climate
Yopal has a special type of weather called a tropical monsoon climate. This means it has a very clear wet season and a shorter dry season. The dry season is from December to March. The rest of the year, from April to November, is the very long wet season.
| Climate data for Yopal (El Alcaraván Airport), elevation 325 m (1,066 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) | 32.8 (91.0) |
33.7 (92.7) |
33.4 (92.1) |
31.5 (88.7) |
30.5 (86.9) |
29.5 (85.1) |
29.4 (84.9) |
30.1 (86.2) |
30.8 (87.4) |
31.0 (87.8) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.2 (88.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 28.2 (82.8) |
28.7 (83.7) |
28.5 (83.3) |
26.6 (79.9) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.1 (77.2) |
24.9 (76.8) |
25.4 (77.7) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.7 (80.1) |
27.2 (81.0) |
26.4 (79.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23.3 (73.9) |
23.8 (74.8) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.6 (72.7) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.7 (71.1) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.6 (72.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 9.6 (0.38) |
53.7 (2.11) |
101.3 (3.99) |
262.6 (10.34) |
360.1 (14.18) |
324.5 (12.78) |
330.4 (13.01) |
276.5 (10.89) |
270.3 (10.64) |
238.7 (9.40) |
134.3 (5.29) |
28.2 (1.11) |
2,390.1 (94.10) |
| Average precipitation days | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 147 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 60 | 61 | 64 | 78 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 69 | 75 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 251.1 | 194.8 | 155.0 | 126.0 | 139.5 | 123.0 | 136.4 | 145.7 | 165.0 | 176.7 | 189.0 | 238.7 | 2,040.9 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 8.1 | 6.9 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Yopal para niños
