Matama | |
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![]() Interactive map of Matama | |
| Coordinates: 9°52′11″N 83°06′26″W / 9.8696656°N 83.1073186°W | |
| Country | |
| Province | Limón |
| Canton | Limón |
| Creation | 10 August 1992 |
| Area | |
• Total | 339.13 km2 (130.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,128 |
| • Density | 21.02/km2 (54.44/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code | 70104 |
Matama is a district of the Limón canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.
Matama was created on 10 August 1992 by Decreto Ejecutivo 21515-G.
Matama has an area of 339.13 km2 and an elevation of 17 metres.
| Census | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 633 | — |
| 2000 | 6,410 | +2.17% |
| 2011 | 7,128 | +0.97% |
| 2022 | 12,473 | +5.22% |
| Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos Centro Centroamericano de Población | ||
For the 2011 census, Matama had a population of 7,128 inhabitants.
The district is covered by the following road routes: