Batán, Costa Rica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Batán
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District
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 Batán
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Limón |
| Canton | Matina |
| Creation | 25 June 1969 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 213.69 km2 (82.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,532 |
| • Density | 77.364/km2 (200.373/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
70502
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Batán is a district located in the Matina canton. This canton is part of the Limón province in Costa Rica. It is an important area in this Central American country.
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Batán's History
Batán became an official district on June 25, 1969. This was made possible by a law called Ley 4345.
Where is Batán?
Batán covers an area of about 213.69 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 21,369 football fields!
The district is also located at an elevation of about 15 meters above sea level. This means it's quite close to the coast.
Places in Batán
Batán is made up of several smaller areas. These include neighborhoods and villages.
Neighborhoods
- Milla 25
Villages
- Barbilla
- Berta
- Damasco
- Davao
- Goshen
- Leyte
- Lola
- Luzón
- Margarita
- Milla 24
- Milla 27
- Milla 28
- Oracabesa
- Parcelas
- Sahara
- Santa Marta
- Titán
- Vegas
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 5,109 | — | |
| 1984 | 6,712 | 31.4% | |
| 2000 | 14,546 | 116.7% | |
| 2011 | 16,532 | 13.7% | |
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According to the Costa Rica 2011 Census, Batán had a population of 16,532 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the district.
Getting Around Batán
The district has a good road system. Several important roads pass through Batán. These roads help people travel to and from the district.
Road Transportation
The main roads that serve Batán include:
National Route 32
National Route 804
National Route 805
See also
In Spanish: Batán (Costa Rica) para niños
