Palmitos District facts for kids
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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 of the Naranjo canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
History
Palmitos was created on 16 October 2008 by Decreto Ejecutivo 34848-MG.
Geography
Palmitos has an area of 8.09 km2 and an elevation of 1,055 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 388 | — | |
| 2011 | 4,271 | — | |
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For the 2011 census, Palmitos had a population of 4,271 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 148
National Route 706
National Route 726
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