Batán, Costa Rica facts for kids
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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 or Bataan is a district of the Matina canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.
History
Batán was created on 25 June 1969 by Ley 4345.
Geography
Batán has an area of 213.69 km² and an elevation of 15 metres.
Locations
- Neighborhoods (Barrios): Milla 25
- Villages (Poblados): Barbilla, Berta, Damasco, Davao, Goshen, Leyte, Lola, Luzón, Margarita, Milla 24, Milla 27, Milla 28, Oracabesa, Parcelas, Sahara, Santa Marta, Titán, Vegas
Demographics
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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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For the 2011 census, Batán had a population of 16,532 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 32
National Route 804
National Route 805
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