Desamparaditos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Desamparaditos
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District
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 Desamparaditos
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Puriscal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.14 km2 (2.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 765 m (2,510 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 666 |
| • Density | 93.28/km2 (241.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10407
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Desamparaditos is a small area, also known as a district, located in the Puriscal region. It's part of the San José province in the beautiful country of Costa Rica.
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Geography of Desamparaditos
Desamparaditos covers an area of about 7.14 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,000 football fields! The district is also quite high up, sitting at an elevation of 765 meters above sea level. This means it's higher than many places, which can affect its climate and landscape.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 1,371 | — | |
| 1883 | 389 | −71.6% | |
| 1892 | 491 | 26.2% | |
| 1927 | 596 | 21.4% | |
| 1950 | 554 | −7.0% | |
| 1963 | 616 | 11.2% | |
| 1973 | 538 | −12.7% | |
| 1984 | 467 | −13.2% | |
| 2000 | 572 | 22.5% | |
| 2011 | 666 | 16.4% | |
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Knowing how many people live in a place is called demographics. According to the 2011 census, Desamparaditos had a population of 666 people. This number helps us understand how the district has grown or changed over the years.
Getting Around Desamparaditos
Road Connections
The district has roads that help people travel in and out. One important road that passes through Desamparaditos is:
- National Route 136
This road connects Desamparaditos to other parts of Costa Rica, making it easier for people to visit or transport goods.
See also
In Spanish: Desamparaditos (Costa Rica) para niños
