Porozal is a

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of the

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canton, in the Guanacaste province of

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History

Porozal was created on 30 November 1995 by Decreto Ejecutivo 24809-G. Segregated from

Geography

Porozal has an area of and an elevation of .

Villages

Administrative center of the district is the village of Porozal. Other villages in the district Brisas, Eskameca, Guapinol, Pozas, Puerto Alegre, Quesera, Santa Lucía, Taboga (partly) and Tiquirusas.

Demographics

For the 2011 census, Porozal had a population of inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNP 18

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References

{{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Guanacaste Province Populated places in Guanacaste Province