Río Blanco District facts for kids
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Río Blanco
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District
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 Río Blanco
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Limón |
| Canton | Limón |
| Creation | 10 August 1992 |
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| • Total | 131.29 km2 (50.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,307 |
| • Density | 63.272/km2 (163.874/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
70103
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Río Blanco is a district of the Limón canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.
History
Río Blanco was created on 10 August 1992 by Decreto Ejecutivo 21515-G.
Geography
Río Blanco has an area of 131.29 km² and an elevation of 9 metres.
Locations
- Poblados: Brisas, Brisas de Veragua, Búfalo, Limón 2000, Loma Linda, México, Milla 9, Miravalles, Río Blanco, Río Cedro, Río Madre, Río Quito, Río Victoria, Sandoval, Santa Rita, Victoria
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 6,318 | — | |
| 2011 | 8,307 | 31.5% | |
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For the 2011 census, Río Blanco had a population of 8,307 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 32
National Route 240
National Route 257
See also
In Spanish: Río Blanco (distrito en Costa Rica) para niños
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