Corredor District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corredor
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District
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 Corredor
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Corredores |
| Creation | 19 October 1973 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 276.37 km2 (106.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,250 |
| • Density | 62.416/km2 (161.66/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
61001
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Corredor is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Corredores canton, which is located in the Puntarenas province.
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History of Corredor
Corredor became an official district on October 19, 1973. It was created by a special law, Ley 5373. Before this, it was part of the Golfito canton.
Geography of Corredor
Corredor covers an area of about 276.37 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 27,637 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 46 meters above sea level. This means it is not very high up from the ocean.
People in Corredor
The word "demographics" means studying the people who live in a place. According to the 2011 census, Corredor had a population of 17,250 people.
Here is how the population has changed over the years:
- 1973: 14,452 people
- 1984: 13,846 people
- 2000: 16,718 people
- 2011: 17,250 people
Getting Around Corredor
Most people travel around Corredor using roads. Several important roads pass through the district, connecting it to other parts of Costa Rica.
Road routes
The main roads in Corredor include:
National Route 2
National Route 237
National Route 238
National Route 608
National Route 614
See also
In Spanish: Corredor (Costa Rica) para niños
