Mercedes District, Heredia

Mercedes is a district of the Heredia canton, in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.

Geography
Mercedes has an area of 4.15 km2 and an elevation of 1,130 metres.

Demographics
For the 2011 census, Mercedes had a population of 25,744 inhabitants.

Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
 * CR RNP 3.svg National Route 3
 * CR RNS 111.svg National Route 111
 * CR RNS 126.svg National Route 126

Economy
The main industries in the city are textiles and food.

Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.