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Desmonte
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District
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 Desmonte
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | San Mateo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.19 km2 (7.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 567 m (1,860 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,047 |
| • Density | 51.86/km2 (134.31/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20402
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Desmonte is a district of the San Mateo canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Desmonte has an area of 20.19 km2 (7.80 sq mi) and an elevation of 567 metres (1,860 ft).
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 341 | — | |
| 1892 | 461 | 35.2% | |
| 1927 | 1,054 | 128.6% | |
| 1950 | 553 | −47.5% | |
| 1963 | 512 | −7.4% | |
| 1973 | 455 | −11.1% | |
| 1984 | 651 | 43.1% | |
| 2000 | 871 | 33.8% | |
| 2011 | 1,047 | 20.2% | |
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For the 2011 census, Desmonte had a population of 1,047 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 3
National Route 713
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