La Cuesta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Cuesta
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District
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 La Cuesta
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Corredores |
| Creation | 19 October 1973 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.06 km2 (14.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,906 |
| • Density | 105.397/km2 (272.98/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
61002
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La Cuesta is a district located in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. It is part of the Corredores canton. A district is like a smaller area within a larger region, similar to a neighborhood or a town within a county.
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History of La Cuesta
La Cuesta became an official district on October 19, 1973. This happened when a special law, called Ley 5373, was passed. Before this, La Cuesta was part of the Golfito canton.
Where is La Cuesta?
La Cuesta covers an area of about 37 square kilometers (about 14 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 38 meters (about 125 feet) above sea level. This means it's fairly close to the coast.
People of La Cuesta
A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. It helps us understand how many people live there and how the population changes over time.
According to the 2011 census in Costa Rica, La Cuesta had a population of 3,906 people.
Getting Around La Cuesta
Road Transportation
The district of La Cuesta has several important roads that help people travel. These roads connect La Cuesta to other places.
The main road routes that go through La Cuesta are:
National Route 238
National Route 614
See also
In Spanish: La Cuesta (Costa Rica) para niños
