Guácima facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guácima
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District
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 Guácima
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.04 km2 (10.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 807 m (2,648 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,183 |
| • Density | 719.79/km2 (1,864.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20105
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Guácima is a district located in the Alajuela canton. This canton is part of the Alajuela province in Costa Rica. Think of a district as a smaller area within a larger region.
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Guácima's Location and Size
Guácima covers an area of about 28 square kilometers (that's 28.04 km2 to be exact). It sits at an elevation of about 807 meters above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the coast!
Who Lives in Guácima?
This section is about the demographics of Guácima, which means studying its population. It shows how many people have lived there over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 353 | — | |
| 1892 | 990 | 180.5% | |
| 1927 | 1,690 | 70.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,555 | 51.2% | |
| 1963 | 3,478 | 36.1% | |
| 1973 | 4,265 | 22.6% | |
| 1984 | 5,740 | 34.6% | |
| 2000 | 15,450 | 169.2% | |
| 2011 | 20,183 | 30.6% | |
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According to the Costa Rica 2011 Census, Guácima had a population of 20,183 people. As you can see from the list above, the number of people living in Guácima has grown a lot over time!
Getting Around Guácima
This district has several ways for people and goods to travel.
Road Transportation
Many important roads pass through Guácima. These roads connect the district to other parts of Costa Rica. Here are some of the main routes:
National Route 1
National Route 27
National Route 122
National Route 124
Rail Transportation
The Interurbano Line is a train line operated by Incofer. This line goes through Guácima. However, the part of the train line in this district is currently not in use.
See also
In Spanish: Guácima de Alajuela para niños
