Matina District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Matina
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District
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 Matina
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Limón |
| Canton | Matina |
| Creation | 24 June 1969 |
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| • Total | 351.75 km2 (135.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,142 |
| • Density | 25.9900/km2 (67.314/sq mi) |
Matina is a special area called a district in the Matina canton. It is found in the Limón province of Costa Rica.
History of Matina
In 1747, a main fort called Fuerte de San Fernando de Matina was taken over. It was captured by British Baymen and Miskito Sambus from the Mosquito Coast. This area was rich in cacao (which is used to make chocolate!). After the fort was captured, the cacao farms were badly damaged.
Matina was officially created on June 24, 1969. This happened when a special law, Ley 4344, was passed.
Matina's Geography
Matina covers an area of about 351.75 square kilometers (that's about 135.81 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 11 meters (about 36 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite close to the ocean.
Matina's Population
In the year 2011, a count was done to see how many people lived in Matina. This count is called a census. The census showed that 9,142 people lived in Matina at that time.
See also
- In Spanish: Matina para niños
