Escobal District facts for kids
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Escobal
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District
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 Escobal
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Atenas |
| Creation | 8 March 2004 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.5 km2 (10.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 376 m (1,234 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 848 |
| • Density | 32.00/km2 (82.88/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20508
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Escobal is a district of the Atenas canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
History
Escobal was created on 8 March 2004 by Decreto Ejecutivo 31653-G.
Geography
Escobal has an area of 26.5 km² and an elevation of 376 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2011 | 848 | — | |
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For the 2011 census, Escobal had a population of 848 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 27
National Route 707
See also
In Spanish: Escobal (Costa Rica) para niños
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