Mercedes District, Heredia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mercedes
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 Mercedes
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | Heredia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.15 km2 (1.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,130 m (3,710 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 25,744 |
| • Density | 6,203/km2 (16,067/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40102
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Mercedes is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Heredia canton. This canton is located in the Heredia province.
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What is Mercedes Like?
Mercedes covers an area of about 4.15 square kilometers. That's about 1.6 square miles. It sits high up, at about 1,130 meters above sea level. This is roughly 3,700 feet high.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 879 | — | |
| 1883 | 1,036 | 17.9% | |
| 1892 | 1,135 | 9.6% | |
| 1927 | 1,148 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,561 | 36.0% | |
| 1963 | 3,381 | 116.6% | |
| 1973 | 6,536 | 93.3% | |
| 1984 | 12,719 | 94.6% | |
| 2000 | 19,717 | 55.0% | |
| 2011 | 25,744 | 30.6% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Mercedes had a population of 25,744 people. The number of people living in Mercedes has grown a lot over the years.
Getting Around Mercedes
You can travel around Mercedes by road or by train.
Roads in Mercedes
Several important roads pass through the district. These roads help people travel to and from Mercedes.
- National Route 3
- National Route 111
- National Route 126
Trains in Mercedes
The Interurbano Line also goes through this district. This train line is run by a company called Incofer. It helps people travel between different cities.
What Mercedes Makes
The main things produced in Mercedes are textiles and food. Textiles are fabrics and clothes. This means there are factories that make clothing or other fabric products. There are also businesses that make or process food.
See Also
- In Spanish: Mercedes de Heredia para niños
