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Chánguena
District
Chánguena district location in Costa Rica
Chánguena district location in Costa Rica
Chánguena
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Puntarenas
Canton Buenos Aires
Creation 28 January 1988
Area
 • Total 273.2 km2 (105.5 sq mi)
Elevation
820 m (2,690 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 2,631
 • Density 9.630/km2 (24.942/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
60307

Chánguena is a district located in the Buenos Aires canton. This area is part of the Puntarenas province in Costa Rica, a country in Central America.

History of Chánguena

Chánguena officially became a district on January 28, 1988. This change happened because of a special government decision called "Acuerdo 28."

Geography of Chánguena

Where is Chánguena located?

Chánguena covers an area of about 273.2 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's a pretty good-sized area! The district is also located at an elevation of 820 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, possibly in a hilly or mountainous region.

People of Chánguena

How many people live in Chánguena?

According to the 2011 census, there were 2,631 people living in Chánguena. This number helps us understand the size of the community.

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