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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 district of the Quepos canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica.
History
Naranjito was created on 11 August 1971 by Decreto 1904-G.
Geography
Naranjito has an area of 104.68 km² and an elevation of 95 metres.
Demographics
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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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For the 2011 census, Naranjito had a population of 3,677 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 616
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