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Q: In what language are the data and documentation provided?

The dataset is provided in the official Spanish language (e.g., "San José", "Desamparados") to align with the country's official administrative nomenclature. However, a comprehensive user guide in English is included with the purchase, providing detailed translations and technical definitions for every field.

Q: How is the Costa Rican postal code structured?

The 5-digit postal code acts as a direct geographic identifier. It is structured hierarchically based on administrative divisions:
· 1st Digit: Represents the Province (e.g., 1 = San José).
· 2nd & 3rd Digits: Represent the Canton (e.g., 01 = San José Central).
· 4th & 5th Digits: Represent the District (e.g., 01 = Carmen).
This logical structure allows you to identify the location's administrative hierarchy directly from the code.

Q: Does this dataset include street-level codes?

No. The postal code system in Costa Rica is defined at the District (Distrito) level. The dataset covers all official districts (e.g., "Carmen", "Merced", "Pavas"), which is the finest level of granularity used for postal routing in the country. It does not contain specific street names or house numbers.

Q: What are the administrative levels included in the file?

The data provides a complete three-level hierarchy:
· Provincia: The 7 provinces (primary division).
· Cantón: The municipality or county (secondary division).
· Distrito: The district (tertiary division). This structure ensures full national coverage for address validation purposes.

Q: What is the format of the postal code?

Costa Rica uses a 5-digit numeric postal code (e.g., 10101, 10305). This is found in the codigo_postal column.

Q: What file formats are included in the delivery?

The package includes CSV, Excel (.xlsx), and TXT formats. All files are encoded in UTF-8 to strictly preserve Spanish characters (e.g., á, é, í, ó, ú, ñ) found in place names like "Escazú" or "San Sebastián".

Q: Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?

This is a one-time purchase. The license grants perpetual use for internal business purposes with no recurring fees.

Q: What is the refund policy?

Due to the digital nature of the product, all sales are final and non-refundable. We recommend downloading the Free Sample to inspect the administrative hierarchy (Province/Canton/District) and verify that it meets your project requirements.

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