Occidental District facts for kids
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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 district of the Cartago canton, in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Occidental has an area of 2 km² and an elevation of 1,435 metres.
Demographics
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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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For the 2011 census, Occidental had a population of 9,901 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 10
National Route 228
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district. The staffed Cartago railway station is located in this district.
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