Arjona, Bolívar facts for kids
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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 town and municipality located in the Bolívar Department, northern Colombia, about 30 km southeast of Cartagena de Indias. It is a sister city of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Notable people
- Ernesto Frieri, professional baseball player
- Ronaldo Hernández, professional baseball player
- José Quintana, professional baseball player
See also
In Spanish: Arjona (Bolívar) para niños
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