Arjona, Bolívar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arjona
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Municipality and town
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| Nickname(s):
La tierra del bollo de mazorca
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Location of the municipality and town of Arjona in the Bolívar Department of Colombia
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 Arjona
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | .svg){kind=small} Bolívar Department |
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| Founded | 1775 | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 589.6 km2 (227.6 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 7.05 km2 (2.72 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Municipality and town | 69,503 | ||
| • Density | 117.882/km2 (305.312/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 55,134 | ||
| • Urban density | 7,820/km2 (20,255/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Arjonero | ||
| Area code(s) | 57 + 5 | ||
| Website | Official website: http://www.arjona-bolivar.gov.co/ | ||
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Arjona is a lively town and municipality located in the Bolívar Department in northern Colombia. It's about 30 kilometers (18 miles) southeast of the famous city of Cartagena de Indias. Arjona is well-known for its farming activities. Its most famous product is a local food called Bollo, which is very popular with the people who live there.
Famous People from Arjona
Arjona is proud to be the hometown of several talented athletes, especially professional baseball players!
- Ernesto Frieri, a professional baseball player.
- Ronaldo Hernández, another professional baseball player.
- José Quintana, also a professional baseball player.
Arjona's Weather
Arjona has a warm and tropical climate all year round. The average temperature is around 27.7 degrees Celsius (81.9 degrees Fahrenheit).
There are two main seasons:
- Dry Season: This runs from December to April. It's usually sunny with less rain.
- Rainy Season: This runs from May to November. During these months, Arjona gets more rainfall.
The town is quite humid, especially during the rainy season. The sun shines a lot, even with the rain, making it a bright place to visit!
See also
In Spanish: Arjona (Bolívar) para niños
