Occidental District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Occidental
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District
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 Occidental
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Cartago |
| Canton | Cartago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,901 |
| • Density | 5,000/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
30102
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Occidental is a special area called a district in the Cartago canton. It's part of the Cartago province in the country of Costa Rica.
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Exploring Occidental's Geography
Occidental covers an area of about 2 square kilometers. That's like a small town! It sits at an elevation of 1,435 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its weather and scenery.
People and Population in Occidental
Occidental is home to many people. The population numbers change over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 3,690 | — | |
| 1950 | 5,503 | 49.1% | |
| 1963 | 7,740 | 40.7% | |
| 1973 | 8,264 | 6.8% | |
| 1984 | 9,500 | 15.0% | |
| 2000 | 11,139 | 17.3% | |
| 2011 | 9,901 | −11.1% | |
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According to the census taken in 2011, Occidental had a population of 9,901 people living there.
Getting Around Occidental
There are different ways to travel in and out of Occidental.
Road Travel in Occidental
Several important roads pass through this district, making it easy to get around by car or bus. These include:
National Route 10
National Route 228
Train Travel in Occidental
You can also travel by train in Occidental! The Interurbano Line train, run by a company called Incofer, goes right through this district. The Cartago railway station, where you can catch a train, is located here.
