Pittier District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pittier
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District
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 Pittier
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Coto Brus |
| Creation | 29 November 1988 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 255.23 km2 (98.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,040 m (3,410 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,758 |
| • Density | 10.8059/km2 (27.987/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60805
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Pittier is a district located in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. It is part of the Coto Brus area.
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A Look Back: Pittier's History
Pittier became an official district on November 29, 1988. This happened through a special agreement called Acuerdo 428.
Exploring Pittier's Geography
Pittier covers an area of about 255 square kilometers. That's like a big piece of land! It is also quite high up, about 1040 meters above sea level. This means it might have cooler weather than places closer to the coast.
Who Lives in Pittier?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,057 | — | |
| 2011 | 2,758 | −9.8% | |
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In 2011, a special count of people called a census showed that 2,758 people lived in Pittier. This helps us understand how many people call Pittier home.
Getting Around Pittier
Road Transportation
You can get to and from Pittier using these main roads:
National Route 246
National Route 612
See also
In Spanish: Pittier (distrito) para niños
