Aguas Claras District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aguas Claras
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District
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 Aguas Claras
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Upala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 408.93 km2 (157.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,939 |
| • Density | 12.0779/km2 (31.282/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21302
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Aguas Claras is a special area called a district. It is part of the Upala canton, which is like a county. This canton is located in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
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About Aguas Claras
Aguas Claras is a district in Costa Rica. It is known for its natural beauty and local communities.
Land and Location
The district of Aguas Claras covers an area of about 408.93 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's a pretty big space! It sits at an elevation of 375 meters above sea level. This means it's a bit higher up than coastal areas.
People and Population
In 2011, a special count of people called a census was done in Costa Rica. The census showed that Aguas Claras had a population of 4,939 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in the district.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 2,713 | — | |
| 1984 | 4,426 | 63.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,026 | 13.6% | |
| 2011 | 4,939 | −1.7% | |
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Getting Around
Roads are very important for people to travel and move goods. Aguas Claras is connected by several main roads. These roads help people get to other towns and cities.
Main Road Routes
The district has access to these important road routes:
National Route 164
National Route 732
National Route 737
See also
In Spanish: Aguas Claras de Upala para niños
