Buenavista District, Guatuso facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Buenavista
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District
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 Buenavista
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Guatuso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 150.97 km2 (58.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,573 |
| • Density | 10.419/km2 (26.986/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21502
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Buenavista is a district located in Costa Rica. It is part of the Guatuso canton, which is found in the Alajuela province.
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Buenavista covers an area of about 150.97 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 15,000 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 42 meters above sea level. This means it's quite close to the sea level, making it a relatively low-lying area.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 935 | — | |
| 1984 | 2,107 | 125.3% | |
| 2000 | 5,452 | 158.8% | |
| 2011 | 1,573 | −71.1% | |
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Every few years, countries like Costa Rica count their population in a big survey called a census. This helps them understand how many people live in different areas.
For the 2011 census, Buenavista had a population of 1,573 people. Looking at the numbers from earlier years, you can see how the population has changed over time. This shows how communities grow and shrink!
Road Transportation
Getting around Buenavista is easy thanks to its road network. The district is connected by the following important road routes:
National Route 4
National Route 139
These roads help people travel, go to school, and transport goods throughout the district and to other parts of Costa Rica.
See also
In Spanish: Buenavista de Guatuso para niños
