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Damas
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District
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 Damas
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Desamparados |
| Creation | 8 October 1968 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.57 km2 (0.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,180 m (3,870 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,175 |
| • Density | 5,126/km2 (13,277/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10310
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Damas is a district of the Desamparados canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
History
Damas was created on 8 October 1968 by Ley 33. Segregated from Patarrá.
Geography
Damas has an area of 2.57 km2 and an elevation of 1,180 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 4,376 | — | |
| 1984 | 7,351 | 68.0% | |
| 2000 | 12,993 | 76.8% | |
| 2011 | 13,175 | 1.4% | |
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For the 2011 census, Damas had a population of 13,175 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 212
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