Paraíso, Costa Rica facts for kids
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Paraíso
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Ruins of Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Limpia Concepcion, built in the 1560s.
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 Paraíso
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Cartago |
| Canton | Paraíso |
| Founded | 1823 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.5 km2 (7.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,325 m (4,347 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,601 |
| • Density | 1,056.5/km2 (2,736/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
30201
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| Climate | Am |
Paraíso (Spanish pronunciation: [paɾaˈiso]) is a district of the Paraíso canton, in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.
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History
It was established in 1823.
Geography
Paraíso has an area of 19.5 km² and an elevation of 1,325 metres. It is located 8 km southeast of Cartago.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 1,882 | — | |
| 1883 | 1,904 | 1.2% | |
| 1892 | 1,899 | −0.3% | |
| 1927 | 3,048 | 60.5% | |
| 1950 | 4,013 | 31.7% | |
| 1963 | 7,225 | 80.0% | |
| 1973 | 10,211 | 41.3% | |
| 1984 | 14,880 | 45.7% | |
| 2000 | 33,398 | 124.4% | |
| 2011 | 20,601 | −38.3% | |
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As of the 2011 census, Paraíso has a population of 20,601 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 10
National Route 224
National Route 404
National Route 416
Points of interest
- Farmer's Market in the center of town
- Finca la Flor de Paraiso (a non-profit organic farm)
Sister cities
Paraíso has one sister city:
Coral Springs, Florida, United States
See also
In Spanish: Paraíso (Costa Rica) para niños
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