Caldera District, Esparza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caldera
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 Caldera
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Esparza |
| Creation | 7 April 2014 |
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| • Total | 62.01 km2 (23.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60206
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Caldera is a special area in Costa Rica called a district. It is part of the Esparza canton, which is like a county. This canton is located in the Puntarenas province, a larger region in the country.
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How Caldera Was Formed
Caldera is quite a new district! It was officially created on April 7, 2014. This happened because of a special law called Ley 9235.
Where is Caldera?
Caldera is a small place. It covers an area of about 62.01 square kilometers. To imagine this, it's like a square with sides about 7.8 kilometers long. It is also very close to the sea, with an elevation of only 7 meters above sea level.
Who Lives in Caldera?
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Since Caldera became a district in 2014, it was not counted in the 2011 census. We will have to wait for the 2021 census results to know how many people live there.
Getting Around Caldera
Roads in the District
Several important roads help people travel through Caldera. These roads connect the district to other parts of Costa Rica.
- National Route 23
- National Route 27
- National Route 622
- National Route 755
See also
In Spanish: Caldera (Costa Rica) para niños
