Cañas Dulces District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cañas Dulces
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District
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 Cañas Dulces
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Liberia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 243.39 km2 (93.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) |
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| • Total | 3,230 |
| • Density | 13.271/km2 (34.37/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50102
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Cañas Dulces is a district located in the Liberia area, within the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. It's like a neighborhood or a part of a bigger town. The main village in this district is also called Cañas Dulces. About 3,500 people live here. Cañas Dulces is close to the famous Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park and the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano itself, which is a big, active volcano!
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Discover the Wildlife of Cañas Dulces
Cañas Dulces is home to amazing animals! You can spot different kinds of monkeys swinging through the trees. These include the loud mantled howler monkeys, the clever white-headed capuchin monkeys, and the playful Geoffroy's spider monkey. Look up to see colorful birds like the keel-billed toucan flying by.
Geography and Location
Cañas Dulces covers an area of about 243.39 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 34,000 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 105 meters above sea level. This means it's about as high as a 35-story building.
Who Lives in Cañas Dulces?
In 2011, a census (which is like a big count of all the people) showed that 3,230 people lived in Cañas Dulces. The population has grown over the years, showing that more and more people are choosing to live in this beautiful area.
Getting Around: Transportation
Roads in Cañas Dulces
The district is connected by important roads that help people travel in and out. One of the main roads that goes through Cañas Dulces is National Route 1. This route is a major highway in Costa Rica, making it easier to reach other parts of the country.
See also
In Spanish: Cañas Dulces para niños
