Bratsi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bratsi
District
Bratsi Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Limón
Canton	Talamanca
Creation	19 February 1970
Area
• Total	180.44 km2 (69.67 sq mi)
Elevation	32 m (105 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	7,318
• Density	40.556/km2 (105.041/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	70401

Bratsi is a district in the Limón province of Costa Rica. It is part of the Talamanca canton. The main city of the Talamanca canton, called Bribri, is located right here in the Bratsi district.

History of Bratsi

Bratsi became an official district on February 19, 1970. This happened through a special government decision.

Geography of Bratsi

Bratsi covers an area of about 180.44 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 18,000 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 32 meters above sea level. This means it's quite close to the coast.

Towns and Neighborhoods

Bratsi is home to several smaller towns and neighborhoods. Some of these include:

• Fields
• Sand Box
• Altamira
• Akberie (also known as Piedra Grande)
• Bambú
• Shiroles
• Suretka
• Uatsi

Population and People

In the year 2011, a census was taken in Costa Rica. This count showed that Bratsi had a population of 7,318 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in the district.

Getting Around Bratsi

Main Roads

Two important road routes pass through Bratsi, making it easier for people to travel. These are:

• National Route 36
• National Route 801

See also

In Spanish: Bratsi para niños