Gutiérrez Braun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gutiérrez Braun
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District
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 Gutiérrez Braun
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Coto Brus |
| Creation | 31 July 2014 |
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| • Total | 238.38 km2 (92.04 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 940 m (3,080 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60806
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Gutiérrez Braun is a district in the Coto Brus area, located in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. It's like a special part of a bigger region.
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How Gutiérrez Braun Got Its Name
The district is named after a smart person named Hernán Gutiérrez Braun. He was an engineer and an architect who lived from 1904 to 1980.
When the district was first created on July 31, 2014, its name was accidentally spelled Gutiérrez Brown. But on April 7, 2015, the name was corrected to its proper spelling, Gutiérrez Braun.
History of Gutiérrez Braun
Gutiérrez Braun was officially created on July 31, 2014. This happened through a special government decision called Acuerdo Ejecutivo N° 45-2014-MGP.
Geography and Land
Gutiérrez Braun covers an area of about 238.38 square kilometers (92 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 940 meters (3,084 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
Getting Around: Roads
The district has a main road that helps people travel.
Main Road Routes
- National Route 612 is an important road that goes through the district.
See also
In Spanish: Gutiérrez Braun para niños
