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Mercedes District, Heredia

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Mercedes is a district of the Heredia canton, in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.[1][2]

Country Costa Rica
Elevation
1,130 m (3,710 ft)
Postal code
40102
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Mercedes
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Mercedes district location in Costa Rica
Mercedes district location in Costa Rica
Mercedes
Mercedes district location in Costa Rica
Coordinates: 10.0062029°N 84.1330732°W / 10.0062029; -84.1330732
Country Costa Rica
ProvinceHeredia
CantonHeredia
Area
 • Total
4.15 km2 (1.60 sq mi)
Elevation
1,130 m (3,710 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
25,744
 • Density6,200/km2 (16,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−06:00
Postal code
40102
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Geography

Mercedes has an area of 4.15 km2[3] and an elevation of 1,130 metres.[1]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.±% p.a.
1864879—    
18831,036+0.87%
18921,135+1.02%
19271,148+0.03%
19501,561+1.35%
19633,381+6.13%
19736,536+6.81%
198412,719+6.24%
200019,717+2.78%
201125,744+2.45%
202229,612+1.28%
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos[4]
Centro Centroamericano de Población[5]
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For the 2011 census, Mercedes had a population of 25,744 inhabitants. [6]

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes:

Economy

The main industries in the city are textiles and food.

Rail transportation

The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.

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