Mayorga de Liberia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mayorga
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District
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 Mayorga
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Liberia |
| Creation | 26 November 1971 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 227.39 km2 (87.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,599 |
| • Density | 7.0320/km2 (18.213/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50103
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Mayorga is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Liberia area, which is in the Guanacaste province.
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History of Mayorga
Mayorga officially became its own district on November 26, 1971. Before that, it was part of another district called Cañas Dulces.
Geography of Mayorga
Mayorga covers an area of about 227.39 square kilometers. This is roughly 88 square miles. The district sits about 366 meters (or 1,200 feet) above sea level.
Population of Mayorga
According to the 2011 census, Mayorga had a population of 1,599 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in an area.
Villages in Mayorga
The main town in the Mayorga district is called García Flamenco. Other smaller villages in the district include Argentina and Buenavista.
Transportation
Road Routes
You can get to and around Mayorga using these main roads:
National Route 1
National Route 917
See also
In Spanish: Mayorga (Costa Rica) para niños
