Desamparados District, Alajuela facts for kids
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Desamparados
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District
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 Desamparados
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.95 km2 (5.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,010 m (3,310 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26,109 |
| • Density | 2,016.1/km2 (5,221.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20110
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Desamparados is a district of the Alajuela canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Desamparados has an area of 12.95 km² and an elevation of 1,010 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 574 | — | |
| 1883 | 648 | 12.9% | |
| 1892 | 891 | 37.5% | |
| 1927 | 1,047 | 17.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,348 | 28.7% | |
| 1963 | 2,440 | 81.0% | |
| 1973 | 6,670 | 173.4% | |
| 1984 | 8,268 | 24.0% | |
| 2000 | 21,075 | 154.9% | |
| 2011 | 26,109 | 23.9% | |
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For the 2011 census, Desamparados had a population of 26,109 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 3
National Route 123
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.
See also
In Spanish: Desamparados de Alajuela para niños
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