Carmona District, Nandayure facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carmona
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District
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 Carmona
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Nandayure |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.83 km2 (12.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,486 |
| • Density | 78.102/km2 (202.28/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50901
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Carmona is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Nandayure canton. This area is located in the Guanacaste province.
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Geography of Carmona
Carmona covers an area of about 31.83 square kilometers. This is roughly 12.3 square miles. The district is located at an elevation of 80 meters above sea level. This means it is not very high up.
Villages in Carmona
The main village in the district is also called Carmona. This is where the local government offices are located.
Other villages found in the Carmona district include:
- Camas
- Limones
- Maquenco
- San Rafael
- Vista de Mar
Population of Carmona
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1963 | 1,223 | — | |
| 1973 | 1,629 | 33.2% | |
| 1984 | 1,654 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,012 | 21.6% | |
| 2011 | 2,486 | 23.6% | |
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In 2011, a census was taken in Costa Rica. The 2011 census showed that Carmona had a population of 2,486 people. This number tells us how many people lived there at that time.
Getting Around Carmona
Road Transportation
Several important roads pass through the Carmona district. These roads help people travel and transport goods.
The district is connected by the following main road routes:
National Route 161
National Route 902
National Route 903
See also
In Spanish: Carmona (Costa Rica) para niños
