La Asunción District facts for kids
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La Asunción
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District
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 La Asunción
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | Belén |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.62 km2 (1.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 945 m (3,100 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,651 |
| • Density | 1,223.2/km2 (3,168/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40703
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La Asunción is a district of the Belén canton, in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.
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Geography
La Asunción has an area of 4.62 km² and an elevation of 945 metres.
Locations
- Barrios: Arbolito, Bonanza, Bosques de Doña Rosa, Cariari (part), Chompipes (part), Cristo Rey (part)
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 511 | — | |
| 1950 | 608 | 19.0% | |
| 1963 | 937 | 54.1% | |
| 1973 | 1,612 | 72.0% | |
| 1984 | 2,243 | 39.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,891 | 73.5% | |
| 2011 | 5,651 | 45.2% | |
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For the 2011 census, La Asunción had a population of 5,651 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 1
National Route 111
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.
See also
In Spanish: La Asunción de Belén para niños
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