Puente de Piedra District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puente de Piedra
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 Puente de Piedra
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Grecia |
| Creation | 22 April 1932 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.07 km2 (8.91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 875 m (2,871 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,556 |
| • Density | 457.56/km2 (1,185.09/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20307
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Puente de Piedra is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Grecia canton. This canton is located in the Alajuela province.
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A Look Back: History of Puente de Piedra
Puente de Piedra became an official district on April 22, 1932. This happened through a special agreement. It has been a part of Costa Rica for a long time.
Where is Puente de Piedra? Geography
Puente de Piedra covers an area of about 23.07 square kilometers. That's like a medium-sized town! It is located 875 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up in the mountains.
Who Lives Here? Population of Puente de Piedra
A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. In the 2011 census, Puente de Piedra had 10,556 people living there. The population has grown a lot over the years. For example, in 1883, only 593 people lived here. By 1950, it was 1,666 people. The number of people living in Puente de Piedra continues to change.
Getting Around: Transportation in Puente de Piedra
Many roads help people travel through Puente de Piedra. These roads connect the district to other places.
Main Road Routes
The district is connected by several important road routes:
National Route 1
National Route 118
National Route 154
National Route 716
National Route 717
See also
In Spanish: Puente de Piedra (Costa Rica) para niños
