Palmira District, Zarcero 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 | Alajuela |
| Canton | Zarcero |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.44 km2 (11.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,010 m (6,590 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,334 |
| • Density | 43.824/km2 (113.50/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21105
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Palmira is a district of the Zarcero canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Palmira has an area of 30.44 km2 and an elevation of 2,010 metres.
Locations
- Poblados (villages): Picada
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 337 | — | |
| 1950 | 370 | 9.8% | |
| 1963 | 455 | 23.0% | |
| 1973 | 580 | 27.5% | |
| 1984 | 767 | 32.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,308 | 70.5% | |
| 2011 | 1,334 | 2.0% | |
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For the 2011 census, Palmira had a population of 1,334 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 741
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