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Carmen
District
Carmen district location in Costa Rica
Carmen district location in Costa Rica
Carmen
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Cartago
Canton Cartago
Area
 • Total 4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi)
Elevation
1,515 m (4,970 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 17,425
 • Density 3,969/km2 (10,280/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
30103

Carmen is a district located in the Cartago canton. This canton is part of the Cartago province in Costa Rica. It is a place where many people live and work, and it's an important part of the Cartago area.

What is Carmen's Geography Like?

Carmen covers an area of about 4.39 square kilometers. That's like a small town! It sits at an elevation of 1,515 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its climate and scenery.

How Many People Live in Carmen?

The number of people living in Carmen has changed over the years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1864 1,547
1883 1,730 11.8%
1892 2,054 18.7%
1927 2,758 34.3%
1950 2,442 −11.5%
1963 4,241 73.7%
1973 7,392 74.3%
1984 11,997 62.3%
2000 15,980 33.2%
2011 17,425 9.0%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

According to the 2011 census, Carmen had a population of 17,425 inhabitants. This number helps us understand how many people call Carmen home.

How Do People Get Around in Carmen?

Road Transportation

The district has roads that help people travel. One important road route that goes through Carmen is:

  • CR RNS 219.svg National Route 219

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Carmen de Cartago para niños

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