Picagres facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Picagres
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District
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 Picagres
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Mora |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.2 km2 (10.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 520 m (1,710 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 675 |
| • Density | 24.82/km2 (64.27/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10705
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Picagres is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Mora canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the San José province.
Where is Picagres?
Picagres covers an area of about 27.2 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 2,720 football fields! It is located about 520 meters above sea level. That's like being on top of a very tall building.
How Many People Live Here?
People have lived in Picagres for a long time. We can see how the number of people has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 287 | — | |
| 1892 | 388 | 35.2% | |
| 1927 | 1,574 | 305.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,188 | −24.5% | |
| 1963 | 1,082 | −8.9% | |
| 1973 | 797 | −26.3% | |
| 1984 | 674 | −15.4% | |
| 2000 | 662 | −1.8% | |
| 2011 | 675 | 2.0% | |
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According to the 2011 census, about 675 people lived in Picagres.
Getting Around
Road Connections
The district has important roads that help people travel. One main road that goes through Picagres is:
National Route 136
See also
In Spanish: Picagres para niños
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