Arenal District, Tilarán facts for kids
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Arenal
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District
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 Arenal
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Tilarán |
| Creation | 16 April 1979 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 73.72 km2 (28.46 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,300 |
| • Density | 31.2/km2 (80.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50807
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Arenal is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Tilarán canton, which is like a county. This canton is located in the Guanacaste province. The town of Nuevo Arenal is found within this district.
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History of Arenal
Arenal district was officially created on April 16, 1979. This happened through a special government decision called Decreto Ejecutivo 10002-G.
Geography of Arenal
Arenal covers an area of about 73.72 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 10,000 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 620 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its climate and landscape.
Towns and Villages
Within the Arenal district, there are several smaller towns and villages. These include:
- Mata de Caña
- Sangregado
- San Antonio
- Unión
People of Arenal
In 2011, a count of all the people living in Costa Rica was done. This is called a census. The census showed that Arenal had a population of 2,300 people.
Getting Around Arenal
Road Connections
Several important roads pass through the Arenal district. These roads help people travel to and from the area. They also connect Arenal to other parts of Costa Rica.
The main road routes in the district are:
National Route 142
National Route 143
National Route 734
See also
In Spanish: Arenal de Tilarán para niños
