Sierpe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sierpe
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District
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 Sierpe
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Osa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 631.15 km2 (243.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,205 |
| • Density | 6.6624/km2 (17.2556/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60503
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Sierpe is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Osa canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the Puntarenas province.
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Exploring Sierpe's Location
Sierpe is a district with a total area of about 631 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 63,100 football fields! It sits very close to sea level, at an elevation of only 8 meters (about 26 feet). This low elevation means it's near rivers and the ocean.
Who Lives in Sierpe?
Knowing how many people live in an area helps us understand a place better. This is called demographics. In 2011, a census was taken in Costa Rica. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country. For the 2011 census, Sierpe had a population of 4,205 people. This number helps us see how the district has grown or changed over time.
Getting Around Sierpe
Transportation is important for people to travel and for goods to move. Sierpe has roads that connect it to other places.
Main Road Routes
The district is connected by these important road routes:
National Route 223
National Route 245
See also
In Spanish: Sierpe (Costa Rica) para niños
