Capellades District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Capellades
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District
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 Capellades
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Cartago |
| Canton | Alvarado |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.32 km2 (13.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,653 m (5,423 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,454 |
| • Density | 71.503/km2 (185.19/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
30603
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Capellades is a special place in Costa Rica. It's a "district," which is like a smaller area or neighborhood, located within the Alvarado canton. This canton is part of the Cartago province, one of Costa Rica's main regions.
What is Capellades Like?
Capellades covers an area of about 34.32 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of a small town! It's also quite high up, sitting about 1,653 meters above sea level. Imagine being on top of a really tall hill or a small mountain – that's how high Capellades is!
Who Lives in Capellades?
Many people call Capellades home! To find out how many, governments do something called a "census." It's like a big count of everyone living in an area.
According to the census in 2011, about 2,454 people lived in Capellades. It's interesting to see how the number of people has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 1,217 | — | |
| 1927 | 681 | −44.0% | |
| 1950 | 875 | 28.5% | |
| 1963 | 1,293 | 47.8% | |
| 1973 | 1,454 | 12.5% | |
| 1984 | 1,440 | −1.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,195 | 52.4% | |
| 2011 | 2,454 | 11.8% | |
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How to Get Around Capellades
Getting around Capellades is easy because of its road system. The district has several important roads that help people travel to and from different places. These are like the main highways and streets that connect the area.
Here are some of the main road routes that go through Capellades:
National Route 10
National Route 230
National Route 417
See also
In Spanish: Capellades (Costa Rica) para niños
