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Palmichal
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Palmichal Church, Acosta, Costa Rica
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 Palmichal
Location in Costa Rica
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| 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
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| • Total | 4,581 |
| • Density | 134.06/km2 (347.23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11203
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Palmichal is a district of the Acosta canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Palmichal has an area of 34.17 km2 and an elevation of 1,097 metres.
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.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 227 | — | |
| 1927 | 1,102 | 385.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,886 | 71.1% | |
| 1963 | 2,536 | 34.5% | |
| 1973 | 2,270 | −10.5% | |
| 1984 | 2,691 | 18.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,852 | 43.1% | |
| 2011 | 4,581 | 18.9% | |
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For the 2011 census, Palmichal had a population of 4,581 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 209
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