Pacayas is a

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of the Alvarado canton, in the Cartago province of

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Geography

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

Demographics

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

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNS 219

National Route 219 * CR RNS 230

National Route 230 * CR RNT 402

National Route 402 * CR RNT 417

National Route 417

Economy

It is the home of the cooperative Coopebaires R. L., the main wholesale distributor of potatoes, carrots, broccoli and other fresh vegetables in the north region of Cartago Province.

References

Districts of Cartago Province Populated places in Cartago Province {{CartagoCR-geo-stub