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Tárcoles
District
Tárcoles district location in Costa Rica
Tárcoles district location in Costa Rica
Tárcoles
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Puntarenas
Canton Garabito
Creation 30 November 1988
Area
 • Total 172.87 km2 (66.75 sq mi)
Elevation
36 m (118 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 5,544
 • Density 32.070/km2 (83.062/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
61102

Tárcoles is a district located in Costa Rica. It is part of the Garabito area, which is in the Puntarenas province. This district is known for its beautiful natural areas and is a great place to visit.

History of Tárcoles

Tárcoles became an official district on November 30, 1988. It was separated from the Jacó area to form its own district. This change helped Tárcoles manage its own local affairs.

Geography of Tárcoles

Tárcoles covers an area of about 172.87 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 17,287 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 36 meters above sea level. This means it is fairly close to the coast.

Population in Tárcoles

The study of how many people live in an area is called demographics. According to the 2011 census, Tárcoles had a population of 5,544 people. This number helps us understand how the district has grown over time.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 4,007
2011 5,544 38.4%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

Getting Around Tárcoles

Road Connections

Tárcoles is connected by important roads that help people travel in and out of the district. These roads are part of Costa Rica's national road system.

  • CR RNP 34.svg National Route 34
  • CR RNT 320.svg National Route 320

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Tárcoles (distrito) para niños

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