Tacares facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tacares
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District
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Village of Tacares, Costa Rica
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 Tacares
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Grecia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.82 km2 (9.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,963 |
| • Density | 320.83/km2 (830.95/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20305
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Tacares is a district in Costa Rica, a beautiful country in Central America. It's part of the Grecia canton, which is located in the Alajuela province. Think of a district like a specific area or a small town within a larger region.
About Tacares
Where is Tacares?
Tacares covers an area of about 24.82 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a small town or a large neighborhood. It sits at an elevation of 800 meters above sea level. Being this high up often means the area has pleasant temperatures.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 463 | — | |
| 1892 | 504 | 8.9% | |
| 1927 | 2,013 | 299.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,833 | −8.9% | |
| 1963 | 3,152 | 72.0% | |
| 1973 | 3,439 | 9.1% | |
| 1984 | 3,902 | 13.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,879 | 76.3% | |
| 2011 | 7,963 | 15.8% | |
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According to the 2011 census, about 7,963 people lived in Tacares. The population has grown quite a bit over the years, showing that more and more people are choosing to call this district home.
Getting Around Tacares
Tacares has several important roads that help people travel in and out of the district. These roads connect Tacares to other parts of Costa Rica, making it easier for residents to get to work, school, or visit other towns.
The main roads that go through Tacares include:
National Route 1
National Route 118
National Route 717
National Route 722
These routes are important for daily life and for connecting Tacares to the rest of the country.
