Potrero Grande District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Potrero Grande
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District
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 Potrero Grande
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Buenos Aires |
| Area | |
| • Total | 626.4 km2 (241.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 183 m (600 ft) |
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| • Total | 5,956 |
| • Density | 9.5083/km2 (24.626/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60303
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Potrero Grande is a district located in the Buenos Aires area of Costa Rica. It's part of the Puntarenas province. Think of a district as a smaller part of a larger region, like a neighborhood in a big city.
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Exploring Potrero Grande's Location
Where is Potrero Grande?
Potrero Grande is a place with a total area of about 626.4 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's a pretty large area, bigger than many towns!
How High Up Is It?
The district is located at an elevation of 183 meters above sea level. This means it's about 183 meters higher than the ocean.
Who Lives in Potrero Grande?
Understanding Population Changes
The study of how many people live in a place is called demographics. It helps us understand how communities grow or change over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 713 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,222 | 71.4% | |
| 1963 | 2,576 | 110.8% | |
| 1973 | 5,700 | 121.3% | |
| 1984 | 9,655 | 69.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,162 | −46.5% | |
| 2011 | 5,956 | 15.4% | |
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Latest Population Count
According to the 2011 census, Potrero Grande had a population of 5,956 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in an area at a specific time.
Getting Around Potrero Grande
Road Connections
Roads are super important for connecting different parts of a district. They help people travel, transport goods, and get to school or work. Potrero Grande is connected by several important road routes:
National Route 2
National Route 237
National Route 246
National Route 625
These routes help people move in and out of the district.
See also
In Spanish: Potrero Grande (Costa Rica) para niños
