Cartagena District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cartagena
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District
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 Cartagena
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Santa Cruz |
| Creation | 2 October 1964 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 82.56 km2 (31.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,824 |
| • Density | 46.318/km2 (119.963/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50305
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Cartagena is a small area, or district, located in the Santa Cruz canton. It's part of the Guanacaste province in the beautiful country of Costa Rica.
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History of Cartagena
Cartagena became its own official district on October 2, 1964. Before that, it was part of another district called Tempate. This change was made by a special government decision.
Geography and Location
Cartagena covers an area of about 82.56 square kilometers. It is located at an elevation of about 63 meters above sea level. This means it's not very high up, closer to sea level.
Main Villages
The main village and administrative center of the district is also called Cartagena.
Other smaller villages in the district include:
- Corocitos
- Lorena
Population of Cartagena
The number of people living in Cartagena is counted regularly through a census.
According to the 2011 census, Cartagena had a population of 3,824 people. This helps us understand how the district has grown over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 1,967 | — | |
| 1984 | 1,935 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,986 | 54.3% | |
| 2011 | 3,824 | 28.1% | |
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Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos |
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Getting Around Cartagena
Road Transportation
The district of Cartagena is connected by several important roads. These roads help people travel to and from the district.
The main road routes that pass through Cartagena are:
National Route 155
National Route 910
See also
In Spanish: Cartagena (Costa Rica) para niños
