Carolina del Príncipe facts for kids
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Carolina del Príncipe, Antioquia
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Location of the municipality and town of Carolina del Príncipe, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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 Carolina del Príncipe, Antioquia
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| Subregion | Northern | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Carolina del Príncipe is a charming town and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Antioquia department, which is like a state or province. The town is about 105 kilometers (about 65 miles) north of the big city of Medellín.
Carolina del Príncipe sits high up, at 1,807 meters (about 5,928 feet) above sea level. It is part of a region called Northern Antioquia.
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About Carolina del Príncipe
Carolina is a small town with well-planned cobblestone streets. Many of its houses have beautiful old handmade wooden balconies. It feels like stepping back in time!
Location and Geography
The total area of the municipality is about 118 square kilometers (about 45 square miles). This area is very mountainous because it is located in the central part of the Andes mountain range.
The town is surrounded by several rivers. These include the Concepción (also known as Minavieja), Guadalupe, San Pablo, and Tenche rivers. These rivers help shape the beautiful landscape around Carolina.
What People Do There
Carolina del Príncipe has a population of 666 people. The town's economy is mostly based on farming and raising animals.
People in Carolina focus on:
- Animal husbandry: This means raising animals, especially for dairy products like milk and for meat.
- Growing crops: Farmers here grow important foods such as maize (corn), sugar cane, rice, and cocoa.
History of Carolina
The settlement of Carolina del Príncipe started to form in 1785. Just two years later, in 1787, it became a parish. A parish is like a small church district.
The town was named in honor of Carlos IV of Spain. At that time, he was a prince and was next in line to become king after his father, Charles III of Spain. In 1814, Carolina del Príncipe officially became a municipality. This means it became a self-governing area with its own local government.
See also
In Spanish: Carolina del Príncipe para niños
