Alegría District facts for kids
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Alegría
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District
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 Alegría
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Limón |
| Canton | Siquirres |
| Creation | 17 January 1996 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.73 km2 (14.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,656 |
| • Density | 149.91/km2 (388.26/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
70306
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Alegría is a district of the Siquirres canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.
History
Alegría was created on 17 January 1996 by Decreto Ejecutivo 24931-G.
Geography
Alegría has an area of 37.73 km² and an elevation of 420 metres.
Locations
- Villages (Poblados): Alto Herediana, Portón Iberia, Río Peje, Vueltas.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,600 | — | |
| 2011 | 5,656 | 57.1% | |
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For the 2011 census, Alegría had a population of 5,656 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 415
See also
In Spanish: Alegría (Costa Rica) para niños
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