Barranca District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Barranca
District
Barranca Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Puntarenas
Canton	Puntarenas
Creation	20 November 1965
Area
• Total	36.07 km2 (13.93 sq mi)
Elevation	27 m (89 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	30,650
• Density	849.74/km2 (2,200.8/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	60108

Barranca is a special area, or "district," located in the Puntarenas canton. This canton is part of the Puntarenas province in the beautiful country of Costa Rica.

History of Barranca

Barranca became its own district on November 20, 1965. Before that, it was part of the larger Puntarenas district. This change was made official by a special law called Ley 3594.

Geography and Location

Barranca covers an area of about 36.07 square kilometers (about 14 square miles). It's also quite low to the ground, with an elevation of about 27 meters (89 feet) above sea level. This means it's close to the coast.

Population and People

This section talks about the "demographics" of Barranca, which means how many people live there and how the population has changed.

According to the 2011 census, about 30,650 people lived in Barranca. The population has changed over the years, as you can see in the table above.

Getting Around: Road Transportation

Getting around Barranca is easy thanks to several important roads. These roads help people travel to and from the district.

Main Road Routes

• National Route 1: This is a very important road that connects many parts of Costa Rica.
• National Route 17: Another key route for local travel.
• National Route 23: This road also helps connect Barranca to nearby areas.

See also

In Spanish: Barranca de Puntarenas para niños