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Mansión
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Mansión district location in Costa Rica
Mansión district location in Costa Rica
Mansión
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Guanacaste
Canton Nicoya
Area
 • Total 212.47 km2 (82.04 sq mi)
Elevation
87 m (285 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 5,717
 • Density 26.9073/km2 (69.690/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
50202

Mansión is a special area called a district in the Nicoya region. It is located in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.

Exploring Mansión's Geography

Mansión covers an area of about 212.47 square kilometers (that's about 82 square miles). It sits at an elevation of 87 meters (about 285 feet) above sea level. This means it's not too high up, but also not right at the coast.

Towns and Villages in Mansión

The district of Mansión is home to several smaller towns and villages. These communities make up the different parts of the district. Some of these places include:

  • Acoyapa
  • Boquete
  • Camarones
  • Guastomatal
  • Iguanita
  • Lapas
  • Limonal
  • Matambuguito
  • Matina
  • Mercedes
  • Monte Alto
  • Morote Norte
  • Nacaome
  • Obispo
  • Pital
  • Polvazales
  • Pueblo Viejo
  • Puente Guillermina
  • Puerto Jesús
  • Río Vueltas
  • San Joaquín
  • San Juan (part)
  • Uvita (part)
  • Vigía
  • Yerbabuena (part)
  • Zapandí

How Many People Live in Mansión?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1927 3,623
1950 14,418 298.0%
1963 9,170 −36.4%
1973 4,928 −46.3%
1984 4,542 −7.8%
2000 4,663 2.7%
2011 5,717 22.6%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

According to the 2011 census, Mansión had a population of 5,717 people. This number helps us understand how many residents call Mansión home.

Getting Around: Transportation in Mansión

Mansión is connected by several important roads. These roads help people travel within the district and to other parts of Costa Rica.

Main Road Routes

The district has access to the following national road routes:

  • CR RNP 18
    National Route 18
    National Route 18
  • CR RNP 21
    National Route 21
    National Route 21
  • CR RNS 157
    National Route 157
    National Route 157
  • CR RNS 158
    National Route 158
    National Route 158
  • CR RNT 905
    National Route 905
    National Route 905

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Mansión de Nicoya para niños

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