Mata de Plátano District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mata de Plátano
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District
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 Mata de Plátano
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Goicoechea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.85 km2 (3.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,355 m (4,446 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,370 |
| • Density | 2,212.7/km2 (5,731/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10804
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Mata de Plátano is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Goicoechea area, which is in the San José province.
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Where is Mata de Plátano?
Mata de Plátano is a small area. It covers about 7.85 square kilometers (about 3 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 1,355 meters (about 4,446 feet) above sea level.
How Many People Live Here?
Many people live in Mata de Plátano. According to the 2011 census, about 17,370 people called this district home.
Here is how the population has grown over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 228 | — | |
| 1927 | 557 | 144.3% | |
| 1950 | 955 | 71.5% | |
| 1963 | 1,691 | 77.1% | |
| 1973 | 3,569 | 111.1% | |
| 1984 | 7,490 | 109.9% | |
| 2000 | 16,206 | 116.4% | |
| 2011 | 17,370 | 7.2% | |
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Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos |
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What Do People Do for Work?
One important job in Mata de Plátano is growing cypress trees. These trees are often used as Christmas trees in Costa Rica.
Mata de Plátano is a major area for cypress tree farming. It works with nearby places like San Ramón District and San Rafael District. Together, they grow many cypress trees for the country.
Getting Around
Roads in the District
The district has a main road that helps people travel. This road is:
National Route 205
See also
In Spanish: Mata de Plátano (Costa Rica) para niños
