Palmichal
District in Acosta canton, San José province, Costa Rica
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Palmichal is a district of the Acosta canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.[1][2]
Palmichal | |
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Palmichal Church, Acosta, Costa Rica | |
 Palmichal district | |
  Palmichal Palmichal district location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates: 9.8344113°N 84.1794108°W | |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Acosta |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.17 km2 (13.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,097 m (3,599 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 4,581 |
| • Density | 134.1/km2 (347.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code | 11203 |
Geography
Palmichal has an area of 34.17 km2[3] and an elevation of 1,097 metres.[1]
Tabarcia River, one of the main tributaries of Parrita River basin, originates at the mountains of San Pablo town, located in this district. This water springs of San Pablo are a relevant tourist attraction in Palmichal district, along with coffee and citric plantations nearby.[4][5][6]
Demographics
For the 2011 census, Palmichal had a population of 4,581 inhabitants.[9]
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
