Arancibia District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arancibia
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District
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 Arancibia
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Puntarenas |
| Creation | 9 November 2000 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.04 km2 (17.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 665 |
| • Density | 14.765/km2 (38.24/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60116
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Arancibia is a district located in Costa Rica. It is part of the Puntarenas canton, which is found within the Puntarenas province. Think of a district as a specific area or neighborhood within a larger town or region.
History of Arancibia
Arancibia officially became a district on November 9, 2000. This happened because of a special law called Ley 8044. This law helped to define Arancibia as its own recognized area.
Geography of Arancibia
Arancibia covers an area of about 45.04 square kilometers. To help you imagine this, it's like a square that is roughly 6.7 kilometers on each side. The district is located at an elevation of 560 meters above sea level. This means it is quite a bit higher than places right next to the ocean. Being higher up can sometimes mean cooler temperatures.
People of Arancibia
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| 2011 | 665 | — | |
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According to the 2011 census, Arancibia had a population of 665 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in an area at a specific time. It helps governments understand how many people are in different places and how communities are changing.
See Also
In Spanish: Arancibia de Puntarenas para niños
