Paracito facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paracito
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District
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 Paracito
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | Santo Domingo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,289 m (4,229 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 2,231 |
| • Density | 1,992/km2 (5,159/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40304
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Paracito is a district located in the Santo Domingo canton. This canton is part of the Heredia province in Costa Rica. Think of a district as a smaller area within a larger town or region.
About Paracito
Where is Paracito?
Paracito covers an area of about 1.12 square kilometers. That's a pretty small area! It is also located quite high up, at 1289 meters above sea level. This means it might have cooler weather compared to places closer to the coast.
Who Lives in Paracito?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 190 | — | |
| 1927 | 190 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 271 | 42.6% | |
| 1963 | 448 | 65.3% | |
| 1973 | 914 | 104.0% | |
| 1984 | 1,388 | 51.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,604 | 15.6% | |
| 2011 | 2,231 | 39.1% | |
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Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos |
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A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. It helps us understand how many people live there. According to the 2011 census, Paracito had a population of 2,231 people.
Getting Around Paracito
People in Paracito use roads to travel around. The district is connected by several important road routes. These routes help people get to and from Paracito easily.
National Route 220
National Route 307
National Route 308
See also
In Spanish: Paracito para niños
