Piedras Blancas District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Piedras Blancas
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District
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 Piedras Blancas
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Osa |
| Creation | 27 November 1995 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 263.27 km2 (101.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,138 |
| • Density | 15.7177/km2 (40.709/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60505
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Piedras Blancas is a district in the Osa area, located in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. A district is like a smaller region within a larger area, often with its own local government.
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A Look Back: History of Piedras Blancas
Piedras Blancas became an official district on November 27, 1995. This means it was formally recognized as a specific area with its own local government within the larger region.
Where is Piedras Blancas? Geography
Piedras Blancas covers an area of about 263 square kilometers (that's about 101 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 30 meters (about 98 feet) above sea level.
Who Lives Here? Population Facts
In 2011, a special count called a census was taken in Costa Rica. The census helps us learn how many people live in different areas. For the 2011 census, Piedras Blancas had a population of 4,138 people.
Getting Around: Transportation
Road Connections
The district of Piedras Blancas is connected by important roads. These roads help people travel and transport goods within the area and to other parts of Costa Rica.
The main road routes that pass through Piedras Blancas are:
National Route 2
National Route 245
See Also
In Spanish: Piedras Blancas (Costa Rica) para niños
