Cariari facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cariari
District
Cariari Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Limón
Canton	Pococí
Creation	2 July 1971
Area
• Total	200.96 km2 (77.59 sq mi)
Elevation	50 m (160 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	34,176
• Density	170.064/km2 (440.463/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	70205

Cariari is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Pococí area, which is located in the Limón province. It's a really interesting place with a lot to explore!

How Cariari Started

Cariari became its own district on July 2, 1971. This happened because of a special government rule. Before that, Cariari was part of a nearby place called Guápiles.

Exploring Cariari's Geography

Cariari covers about 201 square kilometers. That's a pretty big area! It sits about 50 meters above sea level. Most of Cariari's land is flat.

If you look down from an airplane, Cariari looks like a flat grassland. You can see lots of bright green banana trees. There are also many empty areas and countless rivers and small streams.

The main town of Cariari is a rural place that is growing fast. It's becoming more important for both business and farming. Cariari is about 23 kilometers north of Guápiles. It is also about 109 kilometers northeast of San José, which is the capital city of Costa Rica.

Cariari's Climate

The weather in Cariari is warm and humid for most of the year. But don't worry, it doesn't get too hot or stuffy. This pleasant weather is one reason why people like to visit Cariari.

Who Lives in Cariari?

In 2011, a count was done to see how many people lived in Cariari. The 2011 census showed that 34,176 people called Cariari home.

Towns and Villages in Cariari

The district of Cariari has several places where people live.

• The main town is called: Cariari
• Some neighborhoods are: San Juan, Guaria, Las Orquídeas, Los Hermanos, La Urba
• Many villages are also part of Cariari, including: Astúa-Pirie, Caribe, Banamola, Boca Guápiles (part), Campo Cuatro, Campo Dos, Campo Tres, Caño Chiquero, Carolina, Ceibo, Coopecariari, Cuatro Esquinas, Formosa, Frutera, Hojancha, Los Angeles, Nazaret, Palermo, Pavona, Progreso, Pueblo Triste, Sagrada Familia, Semillero, Zacatales

Getting Around Cariari

Road Connections

Several important roads help people travel through Cariari. These roads connect the district to other parts of Costa Rica.

• National Route 247
• National Route 249
• National Route 814

Cariari's Economy

Cariari is a very important area for farming. There are many banana farms here, making up 80% of the farms in the Pococí area. These farms are connected by a huge network of roads, mostly made of gravel.

Today, the main ways people make a living in Cariari are through farming. They grow lots of bananas and pineapples. They also grow basic crops like grains and raise livestock.

Cariari also has beautiful landscapes that could be great for tourism. People could visit to enjoy rural life and see the amazing nature.

See also

In Spanish: Cariari para niños