Naranjito District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Naranjito
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District
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 Naranjito
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Quepos |
| Creation | 11 August 1971 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 104.68 km2 (40.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,677 |
| • Density | 35.126/km2 (90.976/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60603
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Naranjito is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Quepos area, which is in the Puntarenas province. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small town within a larger region.
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Discover Naranjito's Past
Naranjito was officially created a long time ago. It became a district on August 11, 1971. This happened because of a special government rule called Decreto 1904-G.
Explore Naranjito's Geography
Naranjito covers an area of about 104.68 square kilometers. That's roughly 40 square miles. It is located about 95 meters (or 311 feet) above sea level. This means it's not right on the coast, but also not very high up in the mountains.
Naranjito's Population Story
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 2,287 | — | |
| 1984 | 1,760 | −23.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,476 | 40.7% | |
| 2011 | 3,677 | 48.5% | |
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Every few years, countries count how many people live in different areas. This is called a census. During the 2011 census, about 3,677 people lived in Naranjito. This number helps us understand how the district has grown over time.
Getting Around Naranjito
Road Connections
To help people travel, Naranjito has a main road that goes through it. This road is known as National Route 616. It helps connect Naranjito to other places nearby. 
See also
In Spanish: Naranjito (Costa Rica) para niños
