Chacarita District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chacarita
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District
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 Chacarita
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Puntarenas |
| Creation | 18 July 1994 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.92 km2 (1.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,434 |
| • Density | 3,543/km2 (9,178/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60112
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Chacarita is a district located in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. It is part of the Puntarenas canton. A district is like a smaller area within a larger region.
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History of Chacarita
Chacarita was officially created on 18 July 1994. This happened through a special law called Ley 7422.
Geography of Chacarita
Chacarita covers an area of 4.92 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's about 1.9 square miles. The district is located at an elevation of 4 meters above sea level. This means it is quite close to the ocean.
People of Chacarita
In 2011, a census was taken in Costa Rica. The census counted the number of people living in Chacarita. At that time, the district had a population of 17,434 inhabitants.
Getting Around Chacarita
Road Connections
The district is connected by important roads. One of the main roads is National Route 17. This route helps people travel to and from Chacarita.
National Route 17
See also
In Spanish: Chacarita (Costa Rica) para niños
