Chacarita District facts for kids
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Chacarita
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District
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 Chacarita
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Puntarenas |
| Creation | 18 July 1994 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.92 km2 (1.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,434 |
| • Density | 3,543/km2 (9,178/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60112
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Chacarita is a district of the Puntarenas canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica.
History
Chacarita was created on 18 July 1994 by Ley 7422.
Geography
Chacarita has an area of 4.92 km² and an elevation of 4 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 102 | — | |
| 1892 | 132 | 29.4% | |
| 2000 | 23,163 | — | |
| 2011 | 17,434 | −24.7% | |
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For the 2011 census, Chacarita had a population of 17,434 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 17
See also
In Spanish: Chacarita (Costa Rica) para niños
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