Duacarí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Duacarí
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District
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Province | Limón |
Canton | Guácimo |
Creation | 27 November 1980 |
Area | |
• Total | 81.36 km2 (31.41 sq mi) |
Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
Population
(2011)
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• Total | 6,059 |
• Density | 74.471/km2 (192.880/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
Postal code |
70605
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Duacarí is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Guácimo area, which is in the Limón province. Think of it like a neighborhood within a town, which is part of a bigger region.
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History of Duacarí
Duacarí was officially created on November 27, 1980. Before that, it was part of another district called Río Jiménez. This change helped organize the different parts of the region better.
Geography and Location
Duacarí covers an area of about 81.36 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 11,000 football fields! It is located at an elevation of 18 meters above sea level. This means it's quite close to the coast.
Villages in Duacarí
Within the Duacarí district, there are several smaller villages. These are like tiny communities or neighborhoods. Some of these villages are:
- Aguas Gatas
- Carambola
- Castaño
- Esperanza
- Fruta de Pan
- Limbo
- Zancudo
Population of Duacarí
According to the 2011 census, Duacarí had a population of 6,059 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in this district.
Getting Around Duacarí
Road Connections
The district is connected by important roads that help people travel. One of the main roads is:
This road helps people get to and from Duacarí, connecting it to other parts of Costa Rica.
See also
You can find more information about Duacarí in Spanish here: Duacarí para niños