Matama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Matama
District
Matama Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Limón
Canton	Limón
Creation	10 August 1992
Area
• Total	339.13 km2 (130.94 sq mi)
Elevation	17 m (56 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	7,128
• Density	21.0185/km2 (54.438/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	70104

Matama is a district located in the Limón canton. This area is part of the Limón province in Costa Rica.

History of Matama

Matama officially became a district on August 10, 1992. This happened through a special government decision known as Decreto Ejecutivo 21515-G.

Geography of Matama

Matama covers a total area of about 339.13 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's a pretty large piece of land! The district is also located about 17 meters above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but rather close to the coast.

Places in Matama

Here are some of the smaller communities and areas found within the Matama district:

• Aguas Zarcas
• Asunción
• Bananito Norte
• Bearesem
• Beverley
• Calle Tranvía
• Castillo Nuevo
• Dondonia
• Filadelfia Norte
• Filadelfia Sur
• Kent
• María Luisa
• Mountain Cow
• Paraíso
• Polonia
• Quitaría
• Río Banano
• San Cecilio
• Tigre
• Trébol
• Westfalia

Population of Matama

Every few years, countries count how many people live in different areas. This is called a census. For the 2011 census, Matama had a population of 7,128 people. This number helps us understand how the district is growing.

Transportation in Matama

Road Routes

Getting around Matama is made easier by its road network. Several important road routes pass through the district. These roads help people travel and transport goods to and from Matama.

• National Route 36
• National Route 241
• National Route 802

See also

In Spanish: Matama para niños