Guaycará facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guaycará
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District
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 Guaycará
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Golfito |
| Creation | 26 November 1971 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 323.11 km2 (124.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,918 |
| • Density | 39.9802/km2 (103.548/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60703
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Guaycará is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Golfito canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the Puntarenas Province.
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A Look Back in Time
Guaycará became an official district on November 26, 1971. This happened because of a special government decision.
Where is Guaycará?
Guaycará covers an area of about 323 square kilometers. That's a pretty big space! It's also located about 50 meters above sea level, which means it's not right on the beach but not super high up either.
Cool Places to Visit
One exciting place in Guaycará is the village of La Gamba. This village is where you can find the entrance to the amazing Piedras Blancas National Park. It's a great spot for nature lovers!
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 7,021 | — | |
| 1984 | 9,340 | 33.0% | |
| 2000 | 11,456 | 22.7% | |
| 2011 | 12,918 | 12.8% | |
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According to the 2011 census, about 12,918 people lived in Guaycará. This number helps us understand how the population has grown over the years.
Getting Around Guaycará
Road Connections
You can get to and from Guaycará using a few important roads. These roads help people travel and transport goods throughout the district.
National Route 2
National Route 14
See also
In Spanish: Guaycará para niños
