Mansión facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mansión
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 Mansión
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Nicoya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 212.47 km2 (82.04 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,717 |
| • Density | 26.9073/km2 (69.690/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50202
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Mansión is a special area called a district in the Nicoya region. It is located in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.
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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?
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| 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% | |
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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:
- National Route 18
- National Route 21
- National Route 157
- National Route 158
- National Route 905
See also
In Spanish: Mansión de Nicoya para niños
