Laguna District facts for kids
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Laguna
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Our Lady of the Rosary Church
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 Laguna
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Zarcero |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.36 km2 (9.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,840 m (6,040 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,674 |
| • Density | 71.66/km2 (185.60/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21102
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Laguna is a district of the Zarcero canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Laguna has an area of 23.36 km2 (9.02 sq mi) and an elevation of 1,840 metres (6,040 ft).
Locations
- Poblados (villages): Peña
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 605 | — | |
| 1950 | 701 | 15.9% | |
| 1963 | 668 | −4.7% | |
| 1973 | 893 | 33.7% | |
| 1984 | 955 | 6.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,579 | 65.3% | |
| 2011 | 1,674 | 6.0% | |
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For the 2011 census, Laguna had a population of 1,674 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 141
See also
In Spanish: Laguna de Zarcero para niños
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