Barú District, Pérez Zeledón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barú
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District
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 Barú
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Pérez Zeledón |
| Creation | 3 November 1983 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 191.42 km2 (73.91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 430 m (1,410 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,393 |
| • Density | 12.5013/km2 (32.378/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11909
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Barú is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Pérez Zeledón canton, which is like a county. Barú is located in the San José province.
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How Barú Started
Barú became its own district on November 3, 1983. Before that, it was part of another area called San Isidro de El General.
Where is Barú?
Barú covers an area of about 191 square kilometers. That's like a very big park! It is located about 430 meters above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the beach.
Who Lives in Barú?
In 2011, a census counted the people living in Barú. At that time, there were 2,393 inhabitants.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1984 | 2,829 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,335 | −17.5% | |
| 2011 | 2,393 | 2.5% | |
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Getting Around Barú
Road Connections
One important road helps people travel through Barú.
National Route 243 is a main road that goes through the district.
See also
In Spanish: Barú de Pérez Zeledón para niños
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