Pavón, Costa Rica facts for kids
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Pavón
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District
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 Pavón
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Golfito |
| Creation | 13 January 1993 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 353.26 km2 (136.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,159 |
| • Density | 17.4348/km2 (45.156/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60704
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Pavón is a district of the Golfito canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. The town, also known as Pavones, is located near the mouth of the Golfo Dulce.
History
Pavón was created on 13 January 1993 by Decreto Ejecutivo 21936-G.
Geography
Pavón has an area of 353.26 km2 and an elevation of 40 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,350 | — | |
| 2011 | 6,159 | 15.1% | |
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For the 2011 census, Pavón had a population of 6,159 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 611
Economy
It is around 15 km south of Playa Zancudo. The town is renowned as a surfer's haven with some of the best waves in the world. Sport fishing, hiking, bird watching, wildlife observation and yoga are also popular.
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