Tambor District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tambor
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District
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 Tambor
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Creation | 6 November 1922 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.88 km2 (5.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,120 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,992 |
| • Density | 791.9/km2 (2,051.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20112
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Tambor is a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Alajuela province, located within the Alajuela canton. Think of a district as a smaller area within a larger region, like a neighborhood in a city.
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Tambor's Story: A Look Back
Tambor became an official district on November 6, 1922. This means it was formally recognized as a specific area with its own local government.
Where is Tambor?
Tambor covers an area of about 13.88 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,388 football fields!
The district is located at an elevation of 950 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its climate and scenery.
Who Lives in Tambor?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 1,249 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,585 | 26.9% | |
| 1963 | 2,080 | 31.2% | |
| 1973 | 3,163 | 52.1% | |
| 1984 | 5,148 | 62.8% | |
| 2000 | 9,370 | 82.0% | |
| 2011 | 10,992 | 17.3% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Tambor had a population of 10,992 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in an area. It helps us understand how many people live there and how the population changes over time.
Getting Around Tambor
Road Transportation
Several important roads connect Tambor to other places. These roads help people travel and transport goods. The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 107
National Route 118
National Route 718
National Route 719
National Route 727
See also
In Spanish: Tambor de Alajuela para niños
