Carrizal District facts for kids
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Carrizal
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District
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 Carrizal
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.12 km2 (6.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,470 m (4,820 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,856 |
| • Density | 425.31/km2 (1,101.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20103
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Carrizal is a district located in the Alajuela area of Costa Rica. It is part of the Alajuela province.
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Exploring Carrizal's Geography
Carrizal covers an area of about 16.12 square kilometers (6.22 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 1470 meters (4,823 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
Carrizal's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 265 | — | |
| 1927 | 919 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,272 | 38.4% | |
| 1963 | 1,988 | 56.3% | |
| 1973 | 2,694 | 35.5% | |
| 1984 | 3,143 | 16.7% | |
| 2000 | 6,455 | 105.4% | |
| 2011 | 6,856 | 6.2% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Carrizal had a population of 6,856 people. The number of people living here has grown a lot over the years.
Getting Around Carrizal
Main Road Routes
Carrizal is connected by important roads that help people travel in and out of the district. These roads are:
- National Route 125
- National Route 126
See Also
In Spanish: Carrizal de Alajuela para niños
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