| Coordinates | 9.9850086°N 83.2895294°W |
|---|---|
| Creation | 24 June 1969 |
| Province | Limón |
| Canton | Matina |
| Area total | 351.75 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Population total | 9142 |
| Population as of | 2011 |
Matina is a district of the Matina canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.[1][2]
History
In 1747 the main fort (Fuerte de San Fernando de Matina) was captured by British Baymen and Miskito Sambus from the Mosquito Coast - the Cacao rich area was subsequently ravaged.[3] Matina was created on 24 June 1969 by Ley 4344.[2]
Geography
Matina has an area of 351.75 square kilometres (135.81 sq mi)[4] and an elevation of 11 metres (36 ft).[1]
Demographics
For the 2011 census, Matina had a population of 9142 inhabitants.[5]
References
- ^ "Declara oficial para efectos administrativos, la aprobación de la División Territorial Administrativa de la República N°41548-MGP" (in Spanish). Sistema Costarricense de Información Jurídica. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ División Territorial Administrativa de la República de Costa Rica (in Spanish). Editorial Digital de la Imprenta Nacional. 8 March 2017. ISBN 978-9977-58-477-5.
- ^ Floyd, Troy S (1967). The Anglo-Spanish Struggle for Mosquitia. University of New Mexico Press. pp. 83–85.
- ^ "Área en kilómetros cuadrados, según provincia, cantón y distrito administrativo" (in Spanish). Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos. Archived from the original on 16 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "Censo. 2011. Población total por zona y sexo, según provincia, cantón y distrito" (in Spanish). Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos. Retrieved 26 September 2020.