Arjona, Bolívar
Arjona is a town and municipality located in the Bolívar Department, northern Colombia, about 30 km southeast of Cartagena de Indias.
Arjona | |
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Municipality and town | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: La tierra del bollo de mazorca | |
Location of the municipality and town of Arjona in the Bolívar Department of Colombia | |
Arjona Location in Colombia | |
| Coordinates: 10°15′31″N 75°20′46″W | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Department | Bolívar Department |
| Founded | 1775 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Esther Maria Jalilie |
| Area | |
| • 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) | |
| • Municipality and town | 69,503 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 55,134 |
| • Urban density | 7,800/km2 (20,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Arjonero |
| Area code | 57 + 5 |
| Website | Official website (in Spanish) |
Its primary activity is farming and producing the main recognized product, called Bollo by native people from there.
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