Oriental District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 located in the Cartago canton, which is part of the Cartago province in Costa Rica. It's a small but important area within the country.
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About Oriental
Oriental is a district in Costa Rica. It is known for its location within the Cartago province.
Geography of Oriental
This district covers an area of about 2.04 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of 1,435 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
Population of Oriental
Oriental is home to many people. According to the 2011 census, about 12,228 people lived there. The population has changed over the years, as you can see in the table below.
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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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Getting Around Oriental
People in Oriental use different ways to travel.
Road Travel
Several important roads pass through the district. These roads help people get to and from Oriental.
National Route 10
National Route 231
National Route 233
Train Travel
The Interurbano Line train also goes through Oriental. This train service is run by a company called Incofer. There is a train stop in the northwest part of the district, close to the Basilica.
