Páramo District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Páramo
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District
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Province | San José |
Canton | Pérez Zeledón |
Creation | 18 January 1984 |
Area | |
• Total | 203.17 km2 (78.44 sq mi) |
Elevation | 900 m (3,000 ft) |
Population
(2011)
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• Total | 4,410 |
• Density | 21.706/km2 (56.22/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
Postal code |
11911
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Páramo is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Pérez Zeledón region, which is located in the San José province. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small town within a bigger county.
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History of Páramo
When Páramo Became a District
Páramo officially became a district on January 18, 1984. This means that on that date, it was recognized as its own administrative area by the government. It was a big step for the community!
Geography of Páramo
Size and Height of the Land
Páramo covers an area of about 203.17 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's roughly the size of 20,317 football fields!
The land in Páramo is also quite high up. It sits at an elevation of about 900 meters above sea level. This means it's higher than many other places, which can affect its weather and plants.
People of Páramo
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, a special count of people called a census was done. This census showed that Páramo had a population of 4,410 people. A census helps us understand how many people live in an area and how communities are growing.
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1984 | 3,074 | — | |
2000 | 4,225 | 37.4% | |
2011 | 4,410 | 4.4% | |
Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos |
Getting Around Páramo
Main Roads in the District
If you want to travel around Páramo, you'll use its road system. The district is connected by a few important roads:
These roads help people travel to and from Páramo, connecting it to other parts of Costa Rica.
See also
In Spanish: Páramo (Costa Rica) para niños