Cabeceras District, Tilarán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cabeceras
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 Cabeceras
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Tilarán |
| Creation | 11 June 2020 |
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| • Total | 51.25 km2 (19.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 725 m (2,379 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50808
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Cabeceras is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Tilarán area, which is in the Guanacaste province.
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How Cabeceras Was Formed
Cabeceras became its own district on June 11, 2020. This happened because of a special law called Ley 20965. Before that, it was part of another district named Quebrada Grande. Cabeceras was given about 51.25 square kilometers (about 19.79 square miles) of land.
Today, Cabeceras has many important services for its people. These include schools and a high school for students. There are also health services called EBAIS. The community manages its own clean water services through ASADA. The district also has a cemetery, a soccer field, and local businesses. Farmers work together in a coffee producers cooperative and a milk producers association.
Exploring Cabeceras's Land
Cabeceras covers an area of about 51.25 square kilometers (19.79 square miles). It is located at an elevation of about 725 meters (2,379 feet) above sea level.
Who Lives in Cabeceras?
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When the 2011 census was taken, Cabeceras was not yet its own district. Because of this, the people living in this area were counted as part of the Quebrada Grande district.
Getting Around Cabeceras
People in Cabeceras use roads to travel. The district is connected by a few important road routes. These routes help people move around and connect to other places.
Main Road Routes
Route 145
Route 606
Route 619
See also
In Spanish: Cabeceras para niños
