Palmira District, Zarcero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Palmira
|
|
|---|---|
|
District
|
|
 Palmira
Location in Costa Rica
|
|
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Zarcero |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.44 km2 (11.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,010 m (6,590 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
|
|
| • Total | 1,334 |
| • Density | 43.824/km2 (113.50/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21105
|
Palmira is a small district located in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. It is part of the Zarcero canton, which is in the Alajuela province. Think of a district as a neighborhood or a small town within a larger area.
Contents
Exploring Palmira's Location
Palmira covers an area of about 30.44 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 3,000 football fields! The district is also quite high up, with an elevation of 2,010 meters above sea level. This means it might have cooler weather than places closer to the coast.
Villages in Palmira
Within the Palmira district, there is one main village called Picada. This is where many of the people in Palmira live.
Who Lives in Palmira?
We can learn about the people of Palmira from past records.
Population Over the Years
Here's how the number of people living in Palmira has changed:
- 1927: 337 people
- 1950: 370 people
- 1963: 455 people
- 1973: 580 people
- 1984: 767 people
- 2000: 1,308 people
- 2011: 1,334 people
According to the 2011 census, Palmira had a population of 1,334 residents.
Getting Around Palmira
Roads are important for people to travel and transport goods.
Main Road Routes
The Palmira district has one main road that helps people get around.
- National Route 741 is the main road that goes through the district.
See also
In Spanish: Palmira de Zarcero para niños
