[1][2] Occidental has an area of 2 km²[3] and an elevation of 1,435 metres.

[1] For the 2011 census, Occidental had a population of 9,901 inhabitants.

[6] The district is covered by the following road routes: The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.

The staffed Cartago railway station is located in this district.

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