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Páramo
District
Páramo district location in Costa Rica
Páramo district location in Costa Rica
Páramo
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province San José
Canton Pérez Zeledón
Creation 18 January 1984
Area
 • Total 203.17 km2 (78.44 sq mi)
Elevation
900 m (3,000 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 4,410
 • Density 21.706/km2 (56.22/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
11911

Páramo is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Pérez Zeledón region, which is located in the San José province. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small town within a bigger county.

History of Páramo

When Páramo Became a District

Páramo officially became a district on January 18, 1984. This means that on that date, it was recognized as its own administrative area by the government. It was a big step for the community!

Geography of Páramo

Size and Height of the Land

Páramo covers an area of about 203.17 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's roughly the size of 20,317 football fields!

The land in Páramo is also quite high up. It sits at an elevation of about 900 meters above sea level. This means it's higher than many other places, which can affect its weather and plants.

People of Páramo

How Many People Live Here?

In 2011, a special count of people called a census was done. This census showed that Páramo had a population of 4,410 people. A census helps us understand how many people live in an area and how communities are growing.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1984 3,074
2000 4,225 37.4%
2011 4,410 4.4%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

Getting Around Páramo

Main Roads in the District

If you want to travel around Páramo, you'll use its road system. The district is connected by a few important roads:

  • CR RNP 2.svg National Route 2
  • CR RNT 325.svg National Route 325
  • CR RNT 335.svg National Route 335

These roads help people travel to and from Páramo, connecting it to other parts of Costa Rica.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Páramo (Costa Rica) para niños

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