Alfaro District facts for kids
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Alfaro
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District
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 Alfaro
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | San Ramón |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.87 km2 (6.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,120 m (3,670 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 7,137 |
| • Density | 399.38/km2 (1,034.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20209
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Alfaro is a district of the San Ramón canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Alfaro has an area of 17.87 km2 and an elevation of 1,120 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 639 | — | |
| 1950 | 860 | 34.6% | |
| 1963 | 1,102 | 28.1% | |
| 1973 | 1,348 | 22.3% | |
| 1984 | 2,030 | 50.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,741 | 133.5% | |
| 2011 | 7,137 | 50.5% | |
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For the 2011 census, Alfaro had a population of 7,137 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 705
National Route 742
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