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Desmonte
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District
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 Desmonte
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | San Mateo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.19 km2 (7.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 567 m (1,860 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,047 |
| • Density | 51.86/km2 (134.31/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20402
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Desmonte is a district of the San Mateo canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Desmonte has an area of 20.19 km² and an elevation of 567 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 341 | — | |
| 1892 | 461 | 35.2% | |
| 1927 | 1,054 | 128.6% | |
| 1950 | 553 | −47.5% | |
| 1963 | 512 | −7.4% | |
| 1973 | 455 | −11.1% | |
| 1984 | 651 | 43.1% | |
| 2000 | 871 | 33.8% | |
| 2011 | 1,047 | 20.2% | |
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For the 2011 census, Desmonte had a population of 1,047 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 3
National Route 713
See also
In Spanish: Desmonte de San Mateo para niños
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