Cabo Velas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cabo Velas
District
Cabo Velas Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Guanacaste
Canton	Santa Cruz
Creation	30 November 1988
Area
• Total	73.5 km2 (28.4 sq mi)
Elevation	26 m (85 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	3,362
• Density	45.74/km2 (118.47/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	50308

Cabo Velas is a cool district located in the Santa Cruz area. This area is part of the Guanacaste province in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. Think of a district like a neighborhood or a smaller part of a bigger city or region.

History of Cabo Velas

Cabo Velas became an official district on November 30, 1988. It was created by a special government decision.

Geography and Location

Cabo Velas covers an area of about 73.5 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 10,000 football fields! It sits about 26 meters above sea level, which is like being as high as an 8-story building.

Villages in the District

The main village and administrative center of the Cabo Velas district is Matapalo.

Other villages you can find in this district include:

• Brasilito
• Conchal
• Flamingo
• Garita Vieja
• Jesús María
• Lajas
• Lomas
• Playa Real
• Puerto Viejo
• Salinas
• Salinitas
• Tacasolapa
• Playa Grande
• Zapotillal

Population of Cabo Velas

According to the 2011 census, Cabo Velas had a population of 3,362 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in the district.

Getting Around: Transportation

Road Transportation

You can get to and around Cabo Velas using several important roads. These roads help connect the district to other parts of Costa Rica.

Here are some of the main road routes:

• National Route 155
• National Route 180
• National Route 911
• National Route 933

See also

In Spanish: Cabo Velas para niños