Barú District, Pérez Zeledón facts for kids
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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 district of the Pérez Zeledón canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
History
Barú was created on 3 November 1983 by Acuerdo Ejecutivo 232. Segregated from San Isidro de El General.
Geography
Barú has an area of 191.42 km2 and an elevation of 430 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1984 | 2,829 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,335 | −17.5% | |
| 2011 | 2,393 | 2.5% | |
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For the 2011 census, Barú had a population of 2,393 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 243
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