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La Ceiba
District
La Ceiba district location in Costa Rica
La Ceiba district location in Costa Rica
La Ceiba
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Alajuela
Canton Orotina
Area
 • Total 60.55 km2 (23.38 sq mi)
Elevation
122 m (400 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 1,922
 • Density 31.742/km2 (82.212/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
20905

La Ceiba is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Orotina canton, which is located in the Alajuela province. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small town within a larger region.

Exploring La Ceiba's Geography

La Ceiba covers an area of about 60.55 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's roughly the size of 15,000 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 122 meters above sea level. This means it's about as high as a 40-story building if you were standing on top of it.

How Many People Live in La Ceiba?

The number of people living in La Ceiba has changed over the years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1927 244
1950 669 174.2%
1963 743 11.1%
1973 812 9.3%
1984 1,047 28.9%
2000 1,510 44.2%
2011 1,922 27.3%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

According to the 2011 census, there were 1,922 people living in La Ceiba. This shows how the population has grown steadily over time.

Getting Around La Ceiba: Transportation

Main Roads in the District

La Ceiba is connected by important roads that help people travel in and out of the district.

  • CR RNP 27.svg National Route 27 is one of the main roads that passes through or near La Ceiba. This route is important for connecting different parts of Costa Rica.

See also

Kids robot.svg For more information in Spanish, you can visit: La Ceiba de Orotina para niños

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