Mercedes District, Heredia facts for kids
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Mercedes
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District
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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
(2011)
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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 of the Heredia canton, in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Mercedes has an area of 4.15 km2 and an elevation of 1,130 metres.
Demographics
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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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For the 2011 census, Mercedes had a population of 25,744 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 3
National Route 111
National Route 126
Economy
The main industries in the city are textiles and food.
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.
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