Piedras Negras District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Piedras Negras
District
Piedras Negras Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	San José
Canton	Mora
Area
• Total	14.84 km2 (5.73 sq mi)
Elevation	505 m (1,657 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	379
• Density	25.54/km2 (66.15/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	10704

Piedras Negras is a small district located in Costa Rica. It is part of the Mora canton, which is in the San José province. Think of a district like a neighborhood or a small town within a larger area.

Discovering Piedras Negras

Where is Piedras Negras?

Piedras Negras covers an area of about 14.84 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 1,484 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 505 meters above sea level. This means it's located in a somewhat hilly or elevated area.

How Many People Live Here?

The study of how many people live in a place is called demographics. In 2011, a census was taken in Costa Rica. A census counts all the people living in an area. According to this census, Piedras Negras had a population of 379 people.

Here's how the population has changed over the years:

Getting Around Piedras Negras

Transportation is important for any community. It helps people travel and goods move around.

Road Transportation

Piedras Negras is connected by a few important roads. These roads help people get to and from the district. The main roads that pass through or near Piedras Negras are:

• National Route 136
• National Route 316

These routes are part of Costa Rica's national road system. They make it easier for residents to travel to nearby towns and cities.