# Buenos Aires

> district in Buenos Aires canton, Puntarenas province, Costa Rica

**Wikidata**: [Q1001817](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1001817)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buenos_Aires,_Costa_Rica)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/buenos-aires

## Summary
Buenos Aires is a district that serves as the capital of the Buenos Aires Canton in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. It was formally established as a district on June 26, 1914. The district is also classified as a city and had an estimated population of 22,619 people in 2022.

## Key Facts
- **Instance Of:** City; District of Costa Rica
- **Location:** Capital of Buenos Aires Canton, located within Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.
- **Inception Date:** June 26, 1914.
- **Population (2022 Estimation):** 22,619.
- **Population History (Census):** 131 (1883); 1,308 (1927); 2,034 (1950); 4,624 (1963); 5,987 (1973); 8,295 (1984); 16,843 (2000); 21,063 (2011).
- **Area:** 554.83 square kilometres.
- **Elevation:** 361 metres above sea level.
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 9.1984622, Longitude -83.2816226.
- **Time Zone:** UTC−06:00.
- **Postal Code:** 60301.
- **Country:** Costa Rica.
- **Different From:** The city of Buenos Aires, Argentina (noted due to toponym not being unique).
- **Aliases:** Buenos Aires District, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires (Costa Rica).
- **Sitelink Count (Wikidata):** 12.
- **Wikipedia Title:** Buenos Aires, Costa Rica.
- **Wikipedia Languages:** avk, ceb, de, en, es, fr, it, no, pl, sv, uk, zh.

## FAQs
**What is Buenos Aires, Costa Rica?**
Buenos Aires is a district and city that functions as the capital of the Buenos Aires Canton in Puntarenas province. It is a distinct entity from the Argentine capital of the same name.

**What is the population of Buenos Aires?**
According to a 2022 estimation, the population was 22,619. Historical census data shows significant growth from just 131 residents in 1883.

**When was the Buenos Aires district created?**
The district was officially created by decree on June 26, 1914.

**Where is Buenos Aires located?**
It is situated in southern Costa Rica, within the Buenos Aires Canton of Puntarenas province, at coordinates 9.1984622 latitude and -83.2816226 longitude.

## Why It Matters
As the capital of its canton, Buenos Aires is a central administrative and population hub for a significant region of southern Costa Rica. Its long history, documented through over a century of census data, provides a valuable case study for demographic and urban growth patterns in the country. The district's existence and clear differentiation from other places named Buenos Aires are crucial for accurate geographical, cultural, and administrative reference.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the Buenos Aires Canton.
- Documented population growth from 131 (1883) to over 22,000 (2022).
- A large geographical area of 554.83 square kilometres.
- Being explicitly distinguished from the more famous Buenos Aires in Argentina to avoid confusion.

## Body
### Classification and Location
Buenos Aires is dually classified as both a city and a district of Costa Rica. It is the capital district of the Buenos Aires Canton, which is part of the Puntarenas province. The entity is explicitly differentiated from Buenos Aires, Argentina, due to the non-unique nature of its name.

### Demographics
The district has experienced substantial population growth over its history.
- **1883 Census:** 131 inhabitants.
- **1927 Census:** 1,308 inhabitants.
- **1950 Census:** 2,034 inhabitants.
- **1963 Census:** 4,624 inhabitants.
- **1973 Census:** 5,987 inhabitants.
- **1984 Census:** 8,295 inhabitants.
- **2000 Census:** 16,843 inhabitants.
- **2011 Census:** 21,063 inhabitants.
- **2022 Estimation:** 22,619 inhabitants.

### Geography and Physical Characteristics
- **Total Area:** 554.83 square kilometres.
- **Elevation:** 361 metres above sea level.
- **Geographic Coordinates:** Latitude 9.1984622, Longitude -83.2816226.
- **Time Zone:** UTC−06:00.

### Administrative Information
- **Inception:** The district was formally created on June 26, 1914.
- **Postal Code:** 60301.
- **Country:** Costa Rica.

### External Identifiers
Buenos Aires is represented in numerous databases and authority files, which facilitates its unambiguous identification across different systems.
- **Wikidata Sitelink Count:** 12.
- **VIAF ID:** 145486590
- **Geonames ID:** 3624593
- **Freebase ID:** /m/010fchdw
- **WorldCat Entities ID:** E39PBJdGJcFvxXdG6VPb47TT73
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n85207803
- **MusicBrainz Area ID:** 6e917012-06dd-4a4c-95df-f878fb2d585e
- **Who's on First ID:** 421181015
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID:** 6271587
- **OpenHistoricalMap Relation ID:** 2871990
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -1106344
- **SNARC ID:** Archaeidæ
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007560051305171
- **Quora Topic:** Buenos-Aires-Puntarenas-Costa-Rica

### Online Presence
The district has a Wikipedia presence under the title "Buenos Aires, Costa Rica," which is available in 12 languages including English, Spanish, French, and German.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. MusicBrainz
3. 2011 Costa Rican census
4. 1973 Costa Rican census
5. 1984 Costa Rican census
6. 2000 Costa Rican census
7. 1883 Costa Rican census
8. 1927 Costa Rican census
9. 1950 Costa Rican census
10. 1963 Costa Rican census
11. 2022 Costa Rican census
12. División Territorial Administrativa, 2024 (Costa Rica)
13. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File