Miramar District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Miramar
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District
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 Miramar
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Montes de Oro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 110.64 km2 (42.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 340 m (1,120 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,298 |
| • Density | 75.000/km2 (194.249/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60401
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Miramar is a district in Costa Rica, a beautiful country in Central America. It is part of the Montes de Oro canton, which is located in the Puntarenas province. Think of a district as a smaller area within a larger region, like a neighborhood in a big city.
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About Miramar's Location
Miramar covers an area of about 110.64 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 15,000 football fields!
The district is also located about 340 meters above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the coast, which can affect its climate and scenery.
People Living in Miramar
The word "demographics" helps us understand the people who live in a place. It tells us about the population and how it changes over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 1,665 | — | |
| 1950 | 2,680 | 61.0% | |
| 1963 | 3,480 | 29.9% | |
| 1973 | 3,785 | 8.8% | |
| 1984 | 4,191 | 10.7% | |
| 2000 | 6,842 | 63.3% | |
| 2011 | 8,298 | 21.3% | |
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According to the 2011 census, about 8,298 people called Miramar home. As you can see from the numbers above, the population of Miramar has grown quite a lot over the years!
Getting Around Miramar
Miramar is well-connected by several important roads. These roads make it easy for people to travel within the district and to other parts of Costa Rica.
Main Road Routes
Here are some of the key roads that pass through Miramar:
National Route 1: This is a very important road in Costa Rica, connecting many places.
National Route 144
National Route 615
See also
In Spanish: Miramar (Costa Rica) para niños
