Guacimal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guacimal
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District
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 Guacimal
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Puntarenas |
| Creation | 14 December 1939 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 114.49 km2 (44.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 368 m (1,207 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 923 |
| • Density | 8.062/km2 (20.880/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60107
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Guacimal is a small area, or district, located in the Puntarenas canton. This canton is part of the Puntarenas province in the country of Costa Rica.
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A Look Back: Guacimal's History
Guacimal became an official district on December 14, 1939. This happened because of a special government decision called Decreto Ejecutivo 45.
Guacimal's Location and Size
Guacimal covers an area of about 114.49 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 11,449 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 368 meters above sea level.
Who Lives in Guacimal?
According to the 2011 census in Costa Rica, Guacimal had a population of 923 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a place.
Getting Around: Transportation
Road Connections
The district of Guacimal is connected by important roads. These roads help people travel in and out of the area.
National Route 605
National Route 606
See also
In Spanish: Guacimal para niños
