Mercedes District, Guácimo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mercedes
District
Mercedes Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Limón
Canton	Guácimo
Creation	26 June 1971
Area
• Total	90.43 km2 (34.92 sq mi)
Elevation	95 m (312 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,707
• Density	18.876/km2 (48.890/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	70602

Mercedes is a special area in Costa Rica called a district. It is part of the Guácimo canton, which is like a county. This district is located in the Limón province of Costa Rica.

History of Mercedes

Mercedes officially became a district on June 26, 1971. This happened because of a special rule or law known as Decreto 1769-G.

Geography of Mercedes

Mercedes covers an area of about 90.43 square kilometers. This is like a very large park! The district is also about 95 meters above sea level. This means it is not very high up in the mountains.

Places in Mercedes

Mercedes has different smaller areas within it. These include:

• Neighborhoods (Barrios):
  • Bremen
• Villages (Poblados):
  • Argentina
  • Confianza
  • Iroquois

Population of Mercedes

According to the 2011 census, Mercedes had a population of 1,707 people.

Getting Around Mercedes

Road Connections

The district is connected by important roads. One of the main roads that goes through Mercedes is:

• National Route 32

See also

In Spanish: Mercedes (Guácimo) para niños