Palmira District, Carrillo facts for kids
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Palmira
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District
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 Palmira
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Carrillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.42 km2 (12.13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,416 |
| • Density | 172.37/km2 (446.45/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50502
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Palmira is a district located in the Carrillo area of Costa Rica. It is part of the Guanacaste province.
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History of Palmira
This district was first known by a different name. It was called Boquerones. This is a local word that means Anchovies.
Geography of Palmira
Palmira covers an area of about 31.42 square kilometers. It is located about 24 meters above sea level.
Villages in Palmira
The main village in the district is also called Palmira. Other villages you can find here are Ángeles, Comunidad, Paso Tempisque (partly), and San Rafael.
People of Palmira
In 2011, about 5,416 people lived in Palmira. This number comes from the 2011 census.
Transportation in Palmira
Roads in Palmira
You can travel to and from Palmira using several main roads. These roads connect the district to other places.
National Route 21
National Route 151
National Route 253
National Route 254
National Route 912
See also
In Spanish: Palmira de Carrillo para niños
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