Cañas District facts for kids
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Cañas
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District
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 Cañas
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Cañas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 193.83 km2 (74.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 20,816 |
| • Density | 107.393/km2 (278.147/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50601
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Cañas is a district in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. It is part of the Cañas canton. This area is known for its natural beauty and local life. It's a great place to learn about Costa Rican culture.
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Cañas: Where Is It?
Cañas is a district located in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. It covers an area of about 193.83 square kilometers. This is a fairly large area. The district sits at an elevation of 86 meters above sea level. This means it's not too high up in the mountains.
Towns and Villages in Cañas
The main town in the district is also called Cañas. This town serves as the administrative center. It's where many local activities happen.
Besides the main town, there are many other villages in the district. These include Albania, Ángeles, Cantarrana, Castillo, Cueva, Miravalles, San Cristóbal, San Martín, San Pedro, and Unión. Other smaller villages are Cedros, Cepo Concepción, Corobicí, Correntadas, Hotel, Jabilla Abajo, Jabilla Arriba, Libertad, Montes de Oro, Paso Lajas, Pueblo Nuevo, Sandillal, San Isidro (partly), Santa Lucía (partly), and Vergel.
What's the Weather Like?
Cañas has a tropical climate. This means it's generally warm all year round. The average temperature is around 27-29 degrees Celsius. It has a dry season and a rainy season. The dry season is from December to April. The rainy season is from May to November. During the rainy season, you can expect more rainfall.
| Climate data for Cañas, Costa Rica | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.8 (89.2) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.8 (92.8) |
34.4 (93.9) |
33.5 (92.3) |
32.3 (90.1) |
31.9 (89.4) |
32.1 (89.8) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.4 (90.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.1 (80.8) |
27.8 (82.0) |
28.5 (83.3) |
29.2 (84.6) |
28.6 (83.5) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.9 (80.4) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.7 (81.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.5 (72.5) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.2 (73.8) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.2 (73.8) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.0 (73.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 4.2 (0.17) |
4.3 (0.17) |
7.4 (0.29) |
44.5 (1.75) |
174.9 (6.89) |
235.1 (9.26) |
160.6 (6.32) |
204.9 (8.07) |
308.0 (12.13) |
285.5 (11.24) |
109.3 (4.30) |
21.0 (0.83) |
1,559.7 (61.42) |
| Average rainy days | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 5.6 | 7.8 | 5.1 | 6.6 | 10.2 | 9.2 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 50.4 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 248.0 | 227.7 | 256.2 | 254.0 | 268.6 | 262.0 | 268.6 | 264.5 | 250.0 | 252.1 | 240.0 | 245.9 | 3,037.6 |
| Source: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Cañas has grown a lot over the years. In 1883, only 345 people lived there. By 2011, the population had grown to 20,816 inhabitants. This information comes from the 2011 census. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. It helps us understand how communities are changing.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 345 | — | |
| 1892 | 401 | 16.2% | |
| 1927 | 3,500 | 772.8% | |
| 1950 | 5,929 | 69.4% | |
| 1963 | 9,117 | 53.8% | |
| 1973 | 12,779 | 40.2% | |
| 1984 | 17,284 | 35.3% | |
| 2000 | 18,798 | 8.8% | |
| 2011 | 20,816 | 10.7% | |
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Getting Around Cañas
The district of Cañas is well-connected by roads. Several important road routes pass through it. These roads help people travel to and from Cañas. They also help transport goods.
Main Road Routes
Here are some of the main roads that serve the Cañas district:
National Route 1
National Route 6
National Route 142
National Route 923
National Route 925
See also
In Spanish: Cañas (Costa Rica) para niños
