La Granja District facts for kids
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La Granja
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District
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 La Granja
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Palmares |
| Creation | 14 December 1964 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.44 km2 (1.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,030 m (3,380 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,119 |
| • Density | 927.7/km2 (2,402.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20707
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La Granja is a district of the Palmares canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
History
La Granja was created on 14 December 1964 by Ley 3468. Segregated from Buenos Aires.
Geography
La Granja has an area of 4.44 km2 and an elevation of 1,030 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 356 | — | |
| 1973 | 1,442 | — | |
| 1984 | 2,174 | 50.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,210 | 47.7% | |
| 2011 | 4,119 | 28.3% | |
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For the 2011 census, La Granja had a population of 4,119 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 1
National Route 135
National Route 169
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