Guayabo District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guayabo
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District
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 Guayabo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Mora |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.99 km2 (3.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 996 m (3,268 ft) |
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| • Total | 4,449 |
| • Density | 494.9/km2 (1,281.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10702
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Guayabo is a small area, called a district, located in the Mora canton. It's part of the San José province in the beautiful country of Costa Rica.
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About Guayabo's Location
Guayabo covers an area of about 8.99 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,250 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 996 meters above sea level. This means it's almost a kilometer high, which can make for some cool views.
How Many People Live Here?
We can learn about Guayabo's population from past records.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 300 | — | |
| 1927 | 1,002 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,106 | 10.4% | |
| 1963 | 1,135 | 2.6% | |
| 1973 | 1,288 | 13.5% | |
| 1984 | 1,612 | 25.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,215 | 99.4% | |
| 2011 | 4,449 | 38.4% | |
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According to the census taken in 2011, Guayabo had a population of 4,449 people. This shows how the number of residents has grown over the years.
Getting Around Guayabo
Road Connections
Several important roads help people travel in and out of Guayabo. These roads connect the district to other places in Costa Rica.
The main road routes that pass through Guayabo are:
National Route 209
National Route 239
See also
In Spanish: Guayabo (Costa Rica) para niños
