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Bahía Ballena
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District
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 Bahía Ballena
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Osa |
| Creation | 23 July 1991 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 160.39 km2 (61.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,306 |
| • Density | 20.612/km2 (53.386/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60504
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Bahía Ballena is a district of the Osa canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica.
History
Bahía Ballena was created on 23 July 1991 by Decreto Ejecutivo 20588-G.
Geography
Bahía Ballena has an area of 160.39 km2 and an elevation of 12 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,990 | — | |
| 2011 | 3,306 | 66.1% | |
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For the 2011 census, Bahía Ballena had a population of 3,306 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 34
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