Barbacoas District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barbacoas
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District
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 Barbacoas
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Puriscal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.74 km2 (7.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,160 m (3,810 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,692 |
| • Density | 197.01/km2 (510.26/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10403
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Barbacoas is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Puriscal canton. This district is located in the San José province. It is a place where many people live and work.
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Where is Barbacoas?
Barbacoas covers an area of about 18.74 square kilometers. That's about 7.2 square miles. It is located at an elevation of 1,160 meters above sea level. This means it is quite high up.
How Many People Live in Barbacoas?
The number of people living in Barbacoas has changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 382 | — | |
| 1892 | 469 | 22.8% | |
| 1927 | 1,474 | 214.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,836 | 24.6% | |
| 1963 | 2,398 | 30.6% | |
| 1973 | 2,326 | −3.0% | |
| 1984 | 2,422 | 4.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,210 | 32.5% | |
| 2011 | 3,692 | 15.0% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Barbacoas had a population of 3,692 inhabitants. This number shows how many people were living there at that time.
Getting Around Barbacoas
Road Connections
The district has important roads that help people travel. One of these is National Route 137. This road helps connect Barbacoas to other places.
See also
In Spanish: Barbacoas (Costa Rica) para niños
