Platanares facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Platanares
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District
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 Platanares
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Pérez Zeledón |
| Creation | 13 May 1966 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 79.84 km2 (30.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 865 m (2,838 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,203 |
| • Density | 90.218/km2 (233.663/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11906
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Platanares is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Pérez Zeledón area, which is in the San José province.
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History of Platanares
Platanares was officially created on May 13, 1966. This happened through a special government decision called a "Decreto Ejecutivo 2". Before this, Platanares was part of another district called San Pedro.
Geography of Platanares
Platanares covers an area of about 79.84 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's roughly the size of 11,000 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 865 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its climate and landscape.
Population in Platanares
Every few years, countries count all the people living in different areas. This is called a census. The last census in Costa Rica was in 2011. According to that count, Platanares had a population of 7,203 people.
Getting Around Platanares
Road Routes
Platanares has several important roads that help people travel in and out of the district. These roads are part of Costa Rica's national road system.
- National Route 244 is one of the main roads.
- National Route 329 is another important route in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Platanares (Costa Rica) para niños
