District in Siquirres canton, Limón province, Costa Rica
District in Limón, Costa Rica
El Cairo is a district of the Siquirres canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.[1][2]
History
El Cairo was created on 19 September 1911 by Ley 11.[2]
Geography
El Cairo has an area of 107.2 km2[3] and an elevation of 99 metres.[1]
Locations
- Neighborhoods (Barrios): Francia
- Villages (Poblados): Ana, Bellavista, Boca Río Jiménez, Castilla, Cocal, Golden Grove, Josefina, Junta, Luisiana, Milla 3, Milla 4, Milla 5, Milla 6, Ontario, Peje, Seis Amigos, Silencio.
Demographics
Historical populationCensus | | |
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1927 | 1,070 | — |
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1950 | 1,252 | +0.69% |
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1963 | 1,936 | +3.41% |
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1973 | 1,796 | −0.75% |
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1984 | 2,411 | +2.71% |
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2000 | 4,355 | +3.76% |
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2011 | 6,082 | +3.08% |
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2022 | 6,926 | +1.19% |
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Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos[4]
Centro Centroamericano de Población[5] |
For the 2011 census, El Cairo had a population of 6,082 inhabitants. [6]
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
References