San Estanislao, Bolívar facts for kids
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San Estanislao, Bolívar
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of San Estanislao, Bolívar in the Bolívar Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Bolívar Department | |
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| • Total | 208 km2 (80 sq mi) | |
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(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 16,518 | |
| • Density | 79.41/km2 (205.7/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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San Estanislao de Kostka is a town and municipality in northern Colombia. It is part of the Bolívar Department. People who live here often call it Arenal. This nickname means "sand" in Spanish. The town got this name because a lot of sand gathers there when it rains or gets windy.
A long time ago, in 1650, a special mission was started in this area. Getting to San Estanislao can be a bit tricky. The roads are not paved and can get very muddy after a lot of rain.
Most people in San Estanislao support themselves through farming. They grow different crops and raise animals like cattle, chickens, and pigs. They also make delicious dairy products and a local cheese called "queso costeno." This means "cheese of the coast." Farmers share and trade their products with each other. The people of San Estanislao often call themselves "Costenos." They are known for being hardworking and humble.
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Sports in San Estanislao
The people of San Estanislao, or "Arenal" as they say, are huge baseball fans! Their local team, "Los Tigres de Arenal," is very important to them. Kids in the town love to meet the players. The team often holds baseball camps for young people.
Of course, soccer is also super popular here, just like in many parts of the world. You can see people playing soccer everywhere. They play on grassy fields, and even on the dirt and concrete roads of San Estanislao.
Where is San Estanislao?
San Estanislao is located right next to the northeastern side of the Dique Canal. It sits about 16 meters (55 feet) above sea level.
The closest big cities are Barranquilla, which is to the north, and Cartagena, which is to the west. The town of Soplaviento is located just across the canal from San Estanislao.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2018 census, about 16,518 people live in San Estanislao.
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in San Estanislao is usually warm all year round. The average temperature during the day is about 35.0°C (95.0°F). At night, it cools down a bit to around 23.9°C (75.0°F).
See also
In Spanish: San Estanislao (Bolívar) para niños
