La Estrella, Antioquia facts for kids
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La Estrella, Antioquia
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Location of the municipality and town of La Estrella, Antioquia in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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 La Estrella, Antioquia
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| • Municipality and town | 36.63 km2 (14.14 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 6.65 km2 (2.57 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 75,517 | ||
| • Density | 2,061.62/km2 (5,339.6/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 65,582 | ||
| • Urban density | 9,862/km2 (25,542/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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La Estrella is a lively town and a municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Think of a municipality as a local government area, like a county or a borough. La Estrella is also part of a bigger area called The Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley. This means it's connected to other important towns and cities nearby.
What is La Estrella?
La Estrella is a place where many people live and work. It's known for being a part of a larger urban area. The town has its own local government that helps manage things for the people living there.
Where is La Estrella?
La Estrella is located in the beautiful country of Colombia. Specifically, it's in the Antioquia Department. A department in Colombia is similar to a state or a province in other countries. La Estrella is situated in the Aburrá Valley, which is a valley formed by the Aburrá River. This valley is home to several important cities.
Who Lives in La Estrella?
In 2020, it was estimated that about 75,517 people lived in La Estrella. Most of these people, around 65,582, live in the main urban part of the town. The rest live in the surrounding rural areas that are still part of the municipality.
See also
- In Spanish: La Estrella (Antioquia) para niños
