Barrantes District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barrantes
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District
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 Barrantes
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | Flores |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,180 m (3,870 ft) |
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| • Total | 4,091 |
| • Density | 1,780/km2 (4,610/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40802
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Barrantes is a cool place in Costa Rica! It's a district located in the Flores area, which is part of the Heredia province. Think of it like a neighborhood within a bigger town, which is part of a larger region.
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Exploring Barrantes: Geography
Barrantes covers a small area of about 2.3 square kilometers. That's like a little over half a square mile! It's also quite high up, sitting at about 1,180 meters (or 3,871 feet) above sea level. Imagine living in the clouds!
Who Lives Here? Demographics
Let's look at how many people live in Barrantes! Back in the 2011 census, there were 4,091 people living here.
The population has grown quite a bit over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 775 | — | |
| 1950 | 852 | 9.9% | |
| 1963 | 1,075 | 26.2% | |
| 1973 | 1,457 | 35.5% | |
| 1984 | 1,895 | 30.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,810 | 48.3% | |
| 2011 | 4,091 | 45.6% | |
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As you can see, more and more people have chosen to call Barrantes home since the early 1900s.
Getting Around: Transportation
It's easy to get around Barrantes thanks to its road network. The district is connected by these important routes:
National Route 119
National Route 123
These roads help people travel to and from Barrantes, connecting it to other parts of the region.
See also
In Spanish: Barrantes de Flores para niños
