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Candelarita
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District
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 Candelarita
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Puriscal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.87 km2 (9.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 980 m (3,220 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,436 |
| • Density | 57.74/km2 (149.55/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10406
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Candelarita is a district of the Puriscal canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Candelarita has an area of 24.87 km2 (9.60 sq mi) and an elevation of 980 metres (3,220 ft).
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 331 | — | |
| 1892 | 719 | 117.2% | |
| 1927 | 821 | 14.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,012 | 23.3% | |
| 1963 | 1,357 | 34.1% | |
| 1973 | 1,198 | −11.7% | |
| 1984 | 1,333 | 11.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,425 | 6.9% | |
| 2011 | 1,436 | 0.8% | |
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For the 2011 census, Candelarita had a population of 1,436 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 317
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