Oriental District facts for kids
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Oriental
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 Oriental
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Cartago |
| Canton | Cartago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,435 m (4,708 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,228 |
| • Density | 5,994/km2 (15,520/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
30101
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Oriental is a district of the Cartago canton, in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Oriental has an area of 2.04 km² and an elevation of 1,435 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 2,930 | — | |
| 1883 | 4,446 | 51.7% | |
| 1927 | 5,648 | — | |
| 1950 | 7,441 | 31.7% | |
| 1963 | 10,344 | 39.0% | |
| 1973 | 13,489 | 30.4% | |
| 1984 | 14,428 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 12,839 | −11.0% | |
| 2011 | 12,228 | −4.8% | |
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For the 2011 census, Oriental had a population of 12,228 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 10
National Route 231
National Route 233
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district. An unmanned platform stop is located at the northwest, near the Basilica.
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