Mercedes Sur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mercedes Sur
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District
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 Mercedes Sur
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Puriscal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 183.58 km2 (70.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,866 |
| • Density | 31.953/km2 (82.759/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10402
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Mercedes Sur is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Puriscal canton, which is like a county. This district is located in the San José province, a big region in the country of Costa Rica.
About the Land
Mercedes Sur covers a large area, about 183.58 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's like 18,358 soccer fields!
The district is also quite high up. Its elevation is about 1,125 meters above sea level. This means it's located in a hilly or mountainous area.
How Many People Live Here?
We can learn about the population of Mercedes Sur by looking at past records. These records are from a census, which is a count of all the people living in an area.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 439 | — | |
| 1892 | 674 | 53.5% | |
| 1927 | 4,139 | 514.1% | |
| 1950 | 5,401 | 30.5% | |
| 1963 | 9,324 | 72.6% | |
| 1973 | 8,643 | −7.3% | |
| 1984 | 3,576 | −58.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,082 | 42.1% | |
| 2011 | 5,866 | 15.4% | |
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According to the 2011 census, there were 5,866 people living in Mercedes Sur. This number helps us understand how the population has changed over many years.
Getting Around: Roads
People in Mercedes Sur use roads to travel and connect with other places. The district has several important road routes that help with transportation.
These routes are:
National Route 239
National Route 317
National Route 324
These roads are like main pathways that help people get to different towns and areas within Costa Rica.
See also
In Spanish: Mercedes Sur para niños
