Canalete District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Canalete
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District
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 Canalete
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Upala |
| Creation | 3 August 2012 |
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| • Total | 106.45 km2 (41.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21308
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Canalete is a special area called a district. It's located in the Upala region, which is part of the Alajuela province in Costa Rica.
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History of Canalete
Canalete is a fairly new district. It was officially created on August 3, 2012. This happened through a special government decision.
Geography of Canalete
Canalete covers an area of about 106.45 square kilometers. It is located about 87 meters above sea level. This means it's not too high up, but also not right on the coast.
Population Information
The last big count of people in Costa Rica was in 2011. Canalete had not been created yet at that time. Because of this, we don't have official population numbers for Canalete from that census. The next census will be in 2021, and then we will have more information!
Getting Around Canalete
Main Roads in Canalete
The district has several important roads that help people travel. These roads connect Canalete to other places.
National Route 6
National Route 164
National Route 729
National Route 730
Images for kids
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National Route 6 sign
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National Route 164 sign
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National Route 729 sign
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National Route 730 sign
See also
In Spanish: Canalete de Upala para niños
