Canoas District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Canoas
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District
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 Canoas
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Corredores |
| Creation | 19 October 1973 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 122.54 km2 (47.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,527 |
| • Density | 94.067/km2 (243.633/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
61003
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Canoas is a district located in Costa Rica. It is part of the Corredores canton, which is in the Puntarenas province. A district is like a smaller area within a larger region, similar to a town or a specific part of a county.
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History of Canoas
Canoas officially became its own district on October 19, 1973. This happened when a special law, called Ley 5373, was passed. Before this date, Canoas was actually part of the Golfito canton. Think of it like a new town being formed from a piece of an older, larger town.
Geography and Location
Canoas covers an area of about 122.54 square kilometers (which is about 47.3 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 128 meters (about 420 feet) above sea level. This means it's not very high up in the mountains, but it's also not right at the coast.
People of Canoas
The study of people in an area, including how many there are and where they live, is called demographics. According to the 2011 census in Costa Rica, Canoas had a population of 11,527 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country at a specific time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1984 | 5,071 | — | |
| 2000 | 8,464 | 66.9% | |
| 2011 | 11,527 | 36.2% | |
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Getting Around Canoas
Several important roads help people travel in and out of the Canoas district. These are part of Costa Rica's national road system.
Road Transportation
The following main road routes pass through or serve the district:
- National Route 2: This is a major road that connects different parts of the country.
- National Route 238: Another important route for local and regional travel.
- National Route 614: This route also helps connect communities within the area.
See also
In Spanish: Canoas (Costa Rica) para niños
