Zaragoza District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zaragoza
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District
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 Zaragoza
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Palmares |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.34 km2 (3.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,010 m (3,310 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,219 |
| • Density | 985.5/km2 (2,552.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20702
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Zaragoza is a district found in the Palmares area of Costa Rica. It is part of the Alajuela province. Think of a district as a smaller part of a city or town.
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Where is Zaragoza?
Zaragoza covers an area of about 8.34 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's roughly the size of 834 football fields! It is located at an elevation of 1010 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its weather and scenery.
Who Lives in Zaragoza?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 562 | — | |
| 1927 | 1,603 | 185.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,003 | 25.0% | |
| 1963 | 3,182 | 58.9% | |
| 1973 | 3,462 | 8.8% | |
| 1984 | 4,136 | 19.5% | |
| 2000 | 7,493 | 81.2% | |
| 2011 | 8,219 | 9.7% | |
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A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. For the 2011 census, Zaragoza had a population of 8,219 people. This number helps us understand how many people call Zaragoza home.
How Do People Get Around?
Road Transportation in Zaragoza
Getting around Zaragoza is mostly done by road. Several important roads connect the district to other places. These roads help people travel for work, school, or fun.
Here are some of the main road routes that pass through Zaragoza:
National Route 135
National Route 713
National Route 714
National Route 715
See also
In Spanish: Zaragoza (Costa Rica) para niños
