Naranjo de Alajuela facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Naranjo
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District
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 Naranjo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Naranjo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.26 km2 (6.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,936 |
| • Density | 923.29/km2 (2,391.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20601
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Naranjo is a special area called a district. It is part of the Naranjo canton, which is like a county. This canton is located in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
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Where is Naranjo Located?
Naranjo covers an area of about 17.26 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of 1043 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
The district is found in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. It is about 31 kilometers northwest of Alajuela, a big city in the province. Naranjo is also 47 kilometers away from San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica. It is also close to other interesting places like Monteverde and Arenal.
Who Lives in Naranjo?
The number of people living in Naranjo has changed over many years. A census is like a big count of everyone in a place.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 1,612 | — | |
| 1883 | 1,126 | −30.1% | |
| 1892 | 1,607 | 42.7% | |
| 1927 | 4,448 | 176.8% | |
| 1950 | 6,448 | 45.0% | |
| 1963 | 9,781 | 51.7% | |
| 1973 | 9,905 | 1.3% | |
| 1984 | 11,600 | 17.1% | |
| 2000 | 18,514 | 59.6% | |
| 2011 | 15,936 | −13.9% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Naranjo had a population of 15,936 people.
How to Get Around Naranjo?
Naranjo has several important roads that help people travel in and out of the district. These roads connect Naranjo to other towns and cities.
Main Road Routes
The district is connected by the following main road routes:
National Route 118
National Route 141
National Route 148
National Route 706
National Route 709
National Route 715
National Route 725
Famous People from Naranjo
- Brandon Aguilera, a well-known footballer (soccer player).
See also
In Spanish: Naranjo (Costa Rica) para niños
