Delicias District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Delicias
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District
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 Delicias
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Upala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 98.57 km2 (38.06 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,483 |
| • Density | 45.480/km2 (117.794/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21305
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Delicias is a special area called a district. It is part of the Upala canton, which is in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. This district is a place where many people live and work.
Geography
Delicias covers an area of about 98.57 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's like 9,857 football fields! The land in Delicias is quite low, sitting at an elevation of about 30 meters above sea level.
Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 1,729 | — | |
| 1984 | 2,540 | 46.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,618 | 42.4% | |
| 2011 | 4,483 | 23.9% | |
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The number of people living in Delicias has grown over the years. In 1973, there were 1,729 people. By the year 2011, a census showed that 4,483 people called Delicias home. This means the population has more than doubled in less than 40 years!
Getting Around
Road Connections
It's easy to travel to and from Delicias thanks to several important roads. These roads help people move around the district and connect to other parts of Costa Rica.
National Route 4
National Route 164
National Route 728
See also
- In Spanish: Delicias de Upala para niños
