Mercedes District, Atenas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mercedes
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District
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 Mercedes
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Atenas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.81 km2 (3.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 720 m (2,360 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,127 |
| • Density | 400.4/km2 (1,037.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20503
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Mercedes is a special area called a district in the Atenas region. It is part of the Alajuela province in Costa Rica.
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Discovering Mercedes' Geography
Mercedes covers an area of about 7.81 square kilometers (which is about 3 square miles). It sits at an elevation of 720 meters (about 2,362 feet) above sea level. This means it's located in a somewhat elevated area.
People Living in Mercedes
The number of people living in Mercedes has grown over time. In the year 2011, a census (a count of all the people) showed that 3,127 people lived in Mercedes. This number helps us understand how the district has developed.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 589 | — | |
| 1883 | 880 | 49.4% | |
| 1892 | 878 | −0.2% | |
| 1927 | 900 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,004 | 11.6% | |
| 1963 | 1,103 | 9.9% | |
| 1973 | 1,191 | 8.0% | |
| 1984 | 1,506 | 26.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,691 | 78.7% | |
| 2011 | 3,127 | 16.2% | |
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Getting Around Mercedes
Road Connections
Mercedes is connected by roads, making it easy to travel to and from the district.
- One important road that goes through Mercedes is
National Route 135. Roads like this help people move around and connect with other places in Costa Rica.
See Also
If you want to learn more in Spanish, check out: Mercedes de Atenas para niños
