Tárcoles is a

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of the

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canton, in the

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History

Tárcoles was created on 30 November 1988 by Acuerdo 431. Segregated from Jacó.

Geography

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

Demographics

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

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNP 34

National Route 34 * CR RNT 320

National Route 320

References

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