Laurel District facts for kids
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Laurel
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District
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 Laurel
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Corredores |
| Creation | 22 August 1995 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 188.38 km2 (72.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,148 |
| • Density | 48.561/km2 (125.773/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
61004
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Laurel is a district of the Corredores canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica.
History
Laurel was created on 22 August 1995 by Ley 7539.
Geography
Laurel has an area of 188.38 km² and an elevation of 20 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 8,469 | — | |
| 2011 | 9,148 | 8.0% | |
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For the 2011 census, Laurel had a population of 9,148 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 238
National Route 608
National Route 611
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