Páramo District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Páramo
District
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.

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:

• National Route 2
• National Route 325
• National Route 335

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

See also

In Spanish: Páramo (Costa Rica) para niños