Tarbaca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tarbaca
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District
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 Tarbaca
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Aserrí |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.33 km2 (5.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,798 m (5,899 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,446 |
| • Density | 94.32/km2 (244.30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10602
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Tarbaca is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Aserrí canton, which is in the San José province. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small town within a bigger region.
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Where is Tarbaca?
Tarbaca covers an area of about 15.33 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 3,000 football fields! It's also quite high up, located at an elevation of 1,798 meters above sea level. This means it's in the mountains or hills, which often gives it cooler weather and beautiful views.
Who lives in Tarbaca?
Demographics is a fancy word for studying the people who live in a place. It looks at things like how many people there are and how that number changes over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 186 | — | |
| 1892 | 366 | 96.8% | |
| 1927 | 645 | 76.2% | |
| 1950 | 535 | −17.1% | |
| 1963 | 576 | 7.7% | |
| 1973 | 805 | 39.8% | |
| 1984 | 899 | 11.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,231 | 36.9% | |
| 2011 | 1,446 | 17.5% | |
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According to the 2011 census, 1,446 people lived in Tarbaca. This number helps us understand how the district has grown over the years.
How do people get around in Tarbaca?
Roads in Tarbaca
The district has several roads that help people travel in and out. These roads are important for connecting Tarbaca to other parts of Costa Rica. The main road routes that go through Tarbaca are:
- National Route 209
- National Route 222
See also
In Spanish: Tarbaca para niños
