Espíritu Santo District facts for kids
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Espíritu Santo
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District
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 Espíritu Santo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Esparza |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.95 km2 (7.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,686 |
| • Density | 827.76/km2 (2,143.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60201
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Espíritu Santo is a district of the Esparza canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Espíritu Santo has an area of 18.95 km2 and an elevation of 208 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 679 | — | |
| 1883 | 745 | 9.7% | |
| 1892 | 1,245 | 67.1% | |
| 1927 | 2,067 | 66.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,758 | 33.4% | |
| 1963 | 4,895 | 77.5% | |
| 1973 | 6,686 | 36.6% | |
| 1984 | 9,649 | 44.3% | |
| 2000 | 15,842 | 64.2% | |
| 2011 | 15,686 | −1.0% | |
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For the 2011 census, Espíritu Santo had a population of 15,686 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 1
National Route 131
National Route 622
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