Puerto Cortés District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puerto Cortés
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District
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 Puerto Cortés
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Osa |
| Creation | 29 July 1940 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 230.98 km2 (89.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,969 |
| • Density | 34.5008/km2 (89.357/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60501
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Puerto Cortés is a district located in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. It is part of the Osa canton. This town is known for its history and a calm, thoughtful atmosphere.
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A Look Back: History of Puerto Cortés
Puerto Cortés became an official district on July 29, 1940. This happened because of a special law called Ley 185.
Where is Puerto Cortés? Geography
Puerto Cortés covers an area of about 231 square kilometers. That's like 89 square miles! It's also quite close to sea level. The district sits at an elevation of only 6 meters (about 20 feet) above the ocean.
Who Lives Here? Demographics
In 2011, a special count of people called a census took place. This census showed that Puerto Cortés had a population of 7,969 people.
Getting Around: Transportation
Road Transportation
The district has important roads that help people travel. These roads connect Puerto Cortés to other places.
The main road routes in the district are:
National Route 34
National Route 168
See also
In Spanish: Ciudad Cortés (Costa Rica) para niños
