Piedras Blancas District facts for kids
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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 of the Osa canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica.
History
Piedras Blancas was created on 27 November 1995 by Decreto Ejecutivo 24819-G.
Geography
Piedras Blancas has an area of 263.27 km² and an elevation of 30 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,546 | — | |
| 2011 | 4,138 | 16.7% | |
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For the 2011 census, Piedras Blancas had a population of 4,138 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 2
National Route 245
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