Guaitil District facts for kids
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Guaitil
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District
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 Guaitil
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Acosta |
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| • Total | 43.85 km2 (16.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,030 m (3,380 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,406 |
| • Density | 54.869/km2 (142.11/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11202
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Guaitil is a district of the Acosta canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Guaitil has an area of 43.85 km2 and an elevation of 1,030 metres.
The southern boundary of the district is the Grande de Candelaria River, and the northern boundary is the Jorco River.
Communities
Within Guaitil District are the villages of Coyolar, La Cruz, Ococa, and Toledo.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 507 | — | |
| 1892 | 474 | −6.5% | |
| 1927 | 1,515 | 219.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,430 | 60.4% | |
| 1963 | 2,368 | −2.6% | |
| 1973 | 2,265 | −4.3% | |
| 1984 | 2,196 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,555 | 16.3% | |
| 2011 | 2,406 | −5.8% | |
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For the 2011 census, Guaitil had a population of 2,406 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 301
See also
In Spanish: Guaitil (Costa Rica) para niños
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