Carrandí District facts for kids
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Carrandi
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District
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 Carrandi
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Limón |
| Canton | Matina |
| Creation | 26 November 1971 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 205.99 km2 (79.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 12,047 |
| • Density | 58.483/km2 (151.471/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
70503
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Carrandi is a district of the Matina canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.
History
Carrandi was created on 26 November 1971 by Decreto Ejecutivo 2078-G.
Geography
Carrandi has an area of 205.99 km2 and an elevation of 12 metres.
Locations
- Villages (Poblados): Barra de Matina Sur, Boca del Pantano, Boca Río Matina, Boston, California, Indio, Larga Distancia, Luisa Este, Maravilla, Milla 14, Nueva York, Palacios, Peje, Punta de Riel, Río Cuba, Saborío, San Edmundo, San José, Sterling, Strafford, Toro, Trinidad, Venecia, Zent
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 2,793 | — | |
| 1984 | 4,047 | 44.9% | |
| 2000 | 9,821 | 142.7% | |
| 2011 | 12,047 | 22.7% | |
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For the 2011 census, Carrandi had a population of 12,047 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 32
National Route 803
National Route 807
See also
In Spanish: Carrandi (Costa Rica) para niños
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