Palmitos District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Palmitos
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District
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 Palmitos
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Naranjo |
| Creation | 16 October 2008 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.09 km2 (3.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,055 m (3,461 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,271 |
| • Density | 527.9/km2 (1,367.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20608
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Palmitos is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Naranjo area, which is located in the Alajuela province.
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History of Palmitos
Palmitos was officially created on October 16, 2008. This happened through a special government order called a "Decreto Ejecutivo".
Geography of Palmitos
Palmitos covers an area of 8.09 square kilometers (about 3.12 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 1055 meters (about 3,461 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up in the mountains!
People Living in Palmitos
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 388 | — | |
| 2011 | 4,271 | — | |
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A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. For the 2011 census, Palmitos had a population of 4271 inhabitants.
Getting Around Palmitos
Road Transportation
The district has several important roads that help people travel. These roads connect Palmitos to other places.
The main road routes in Palmitos are:
National Route 148
National Route 706
National Route 726
See also
In Spanish: Palmitos de Naranjo para niños
