Guadalupe District, Cartago facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guadalupe
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District
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 Guadalupe
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Cartago |
| Canton | Cartago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.28 km2 (5.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,400 m (4,600 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,618 |
| • Density | 1,100.8/km2 (2,850.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
30106
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Guadalupe, sometimes called Arenilla, is a special area or district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Cartago canton, which is like a county, within the Cartago province. Think of it as a town or neighborhood within a bigger region.
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What is Guadalupe Like?
Guadalupe covers an area of about 13.28 square kilometers. That's roughly 5.1 square miles. It sits high up, about 1,400 meters (or 4,593 feet) above sea level. This means it might have cooler weather than places closer to the coast.
How Many People Live Here?
Knowing how many people live in a place is called demographics. In 2011, about 14,618 people called Guadalupe home. This number helps us understand how the district has grown over time.
Getting Around Guadalupe
Road Transportation
Several important roads pass through Guadalupe, making it easy to travel to and from the district. These roads connect Guadalupe to other parts of Costa Rica.
National Route 2
National Route 10
National Route 228
National Route 236
See also
In Spanish: Guadalupe de Cartago para niños
