Candelaria District facts for kids
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Candelaria
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District
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 Candelaria
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Palmares |
| Creation | 19 April 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.69 km2 (1.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,040 m (3,410 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,961 |
| • Density | 418.1/km2 (1,082.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20705
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Candelaria is a district of the Palmares canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
History
Candelaria was created on 19 April 1911. Segregated from Atenas canton.
Geography
Candelaria has an area of 4.69 km² and an elevation of 1,040 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 714 | — | |
| 1950 | 618 | −13.4% | |
| 1963 | 688 | 11.3% | |
| 1973 | 740 | 7.6% | |
| 1984 | 908 | 22.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,745 | 92.2% | |
| 2011 | 1,961 | 12.4% | |
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For the 2011 census, Candelaria had a population of 1,961 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 135
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