Concepción District, Atenas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Concepción
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District
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 Concepción
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Atenas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.94 km2 (8.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 3,473 |
| • Density | 158.30/km2 (409.98/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20505
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Concepción is a district located in the Atenas canton. This area is part of the Alajuela province in Costa Rica. Think of a district as a smaller part of a larger town or region.
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Geography of Concepción
Concepción covers an area of about 21.94 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 2,194 football fields! The district sits at an elevation of 535 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, offering nice views.
People of Concepción
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 805 | — | |
| 1892 | 729 | — | |
| 1927 | 1,037 | 42.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,217 | 17.4% | |
| 1963 | 1,288 | 5.8% | |
| 1973 | 1,397 | 8.5% | |
| 1984 | 1,953 | 39.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,048 | 56.1% | |
| 2011 | 3,473 | 13.9% | |
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Every few years, Costa Rica counts how many people live in different areas. This important count is called a census. According to the 2011 census, Concepción had a population of 3,473 people. You can see how the population has changed over many years in the chart above.
Getting Around Concepción
Road Connections
Several important roads pass through Concepción. These roads help people travel easily to and from the district. They connect Concepción to other parts of Costa Rica.
The main road routes that serve the district are:
- National Route 3
- National Route 27
- National Route 134
- National Route 720
See also
In Spanish: Concepción de Atenas para niños
