Pavón, Costa Rica
District in Golfito canton, Puntarenas province, Costa Rica
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Pavón is a district of the Golfito canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica.[1][2] The town, also known as Pavones, is located near the mouth of the Golfo Dulce.
Pavón | |
|---|---|
 Pavón district | |
  Pavón Pavón district location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates: 8.2980753°N 83.0186035°W | |
| 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 (2011) | |
• Total | 6,159 |
| • Density | 17.43/km2 (45.16/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code | 60704 |
History
Pavón was created on 13 January 1993 by Decreto Ejecutivo 21936-G.[2]
Geography
Demographics
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
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.[7]
