Bolsón District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bolsón
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District
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 Bolsón
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Santa Cruz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.47 km2 (12.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,627 |
| • Density | 50.108/km2 (129.78/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50302
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Bolsón is a small area, called a district, located in the Santa Cruz canton. This canton is part of the Guanacaste province in the country of Costa Rica.
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Exploring Bolsón's Geography
Bolsón covers an area of about 32.47 square kilometers (which is about 12.5 square miles). It sits at a low elevation of just 13 meters (about 43 feet) above sea level.
Villages and Communities
The main village and administrative center of this district is also called Bolsón. Another village you can find in the district is Lagartero.
Understanding Bolsón's Population
The study of how many people live in a place and how that changes over time is called demographics.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 114 | — | |
| 1927 | 1,559 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,837 | 17.8% | |
| 1963 | 2,979 | 62.2% | |
| 1973 | 3,559 | 19.5% | |
| 1984 | 1,314 | −63.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,605 | 22.1% | |
| 2011 | 1,627 | 1.4% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Bolsón had a population of 1,627 people.
Getting Around: Transportation
Road Connections in Bolsón
The district of Bolsón is connected by roads, making it easier for people to travel. One important road that goes through the area is:
National Route 920
See also
For more information in Spanish, check out: Bolsón (Costa Rica) para niños
