Boruca District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boruca
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District
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 Boruca
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Buenos Aires |
| Area | |
| • Total | 125.02 km2 (48.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,074 |
| • Density | 24.588/km2 (63.683/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60304
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Boruca is a special area in Costa Rica. It is a district within the Buenos Aires canton. This canton is part of the Puntarenas province. Boruca is known for its beautiful nature and the Boruca indigenous people.
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Where is Boruca?
Boruca covers an area of about 125 square kilometers. That's like a square with sides about 11 kilometers long! It is located at an elevation of 550 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, often in the mountains or hills.
Who Lives in Boruca?
People have lived in Boruca for a very long time. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. It helps us understand how many people are there.
How Many People Live There?
Here's how the population of Boruca has changed over the years:
- 1883: 335 people
- 1927: 352 people
- 1950: 513 people
- 1963: 1,049 people
- 1973: 1,892 people
- 1984: 2,861 people
- 2000: 2,870 people
- 2011: 3,074 people
According to the 2011 census, Boruca had 3,074 people living there.
Getting Around Boruca
Roads You Can Use
The district has a few important roads. These roads help people travel in and out of Boruca. They connect Boruca to other places in Costa Rica.
National Route 2
National Route 625
See also
In Spanish: Boruca (distrito) para niños
