La Unión District, Montes de Oro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Unión
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District
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 La Unión
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Montes de Oro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 78.33 km2 (30.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 1,249 |
| • Density | 15.945/km2 (41.298/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60402
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La Unión is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Montes de Oro canton, which is like a county, and it is located in the Puntarenas province.
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What is La Unión Like?
La Unión covers an area of about 78.33 square kilometers. That is roughly the size of 10,000 football fields! It is also quite high up, at about 620 meters above sea level. Imagine standing on top of a 200-story building – that is how high it is!
Who Lives in La Unión?
In 2011, a count was done to see how many people lived in La Unión. This count is called a census. At that time, about 1,249 people called La Unión home. This number helps us understand how many people live in different parts of Costa Rica.
Getting Around La Unión
Roads and Routes
To get around La Unión, people use roads. One important road that goes through the district is:
- National Route 615
See also
In Spanish: La Unión (Montes de Oro) para niños
