El Amparo District facts for kids
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El Amparo
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District
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 El Amparo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Los Chiles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 313.29 km2 (120.96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,992 |
| • Density | 19.1260/km2 (49.536/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21403
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El Amparo is a district of the Los Chiles canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
El Amparo has an area of 313.29 km2 and an elevation of 44 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 879 | — | |
| 1984 | 2,509 | 185.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,390 | 114.8% | |
| 2011 | 5,992 | 11.2% | |
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For the 2011 census, El Amparo had a population of 5,992 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 35
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