Palmitos is a

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History

Palmitos was created on 16 October 2008 by Decreto Ejecutivo 34848-MG.

Geography

Palmitos has an area of km² and an elevation of metres.

Demographics

For the 2011 census, Palmitos had a population of inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNS 148

National Route 148 * CR RNT 706

National Route 706 * CR RNT 726

National Route 726

References

{{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province