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Guácima
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District
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 Guácima
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.04 km2 (10.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 807 m (2,648 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,183 |
| • Density | 719.79/km2 (1,864.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20105
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Guácima is a district of the Alajuela canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Guácima has an area of 28.04 km2 and an elevation of 807 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 353 | — | |
| 1892 | 990 | 180.5% | |
| 1927 | 1,690 | 70.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,555 | 51.2% | |
| 1963 | 3,478 | 36.1% | |
| 1973 | 4,265 | 22.6% | |
| 1984 | 5,740 | 34.6% | |
| 2000 | 15,450 | 169.2% | |
| 2011 | 20,183 | 30.6% | |
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For the 2011 census, Guácima had a population of 20,183 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 1
National Route 27
National Route 122
National Route 124
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district, however this section is abandoned.
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