San Estanislao is a town and municipality located in the
Bolívar Department
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, northern
Colombia
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.
San Estanislao is also informally known as Arenal by the locals, Arenal is
Spanish
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for "
sand
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", which earned its nickname in result that the town accumulates high amounts of sand during rain and wind. A mission was established on the present site in 1650. Access to the town can be challenging as the roads that access the town are unpaved and often water-logged after long periods of rain. Inhabitants of San Estanislao generally support themselves through family farms yielding a variety of produce and meat products, which are they often trade amongst themselves.
Location
San Estanislao is located alongside the northeastern side of the
Dique Canal 16 meters (55 feet) above sea level. Nearest major metropolitan municipalities are Barranquilla to the north by northeast, and Cartagena to the west. The town of
Soplaviento
Soplaviento is a town and municipality located in the Bolívar Department, northern Colombia. The town is located on the south bank of the Dique Canal across from the town of San Estanislao
San Estanislao de Kostka, usually referred to as San ...
is located across the canal from San Estanislao.
Climate
The average temperature is approximately 35.0'C (95.0'F) during the day, 23.9'C (75.0'F) at night, and is generally the same most of the calendar year.
References
Municipalities of Bolívar Department
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