Colorado District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Colorado
District
Colorado Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Guanacaste
Canton	Abangares
Creation	24 April 1970
Area
• Total	201.04 km2 (77.62 sq mi)
Elevation	18 m (59 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	4,621
• Density	22.9855/km2 (59.532/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	50704

Colorado is a special part of Costa Rica. It's a 'district' located in the Abangares area. This district is found within the Guanacaste province, which is a larger region in Costa Rica.

A Look Back: Colorado's History

Colorado became an official district on April 24, 1970. This happened because of a special government rule called "Decreto 23." This rule helped set up the local council for the district.

Where is Colorado? (Geography)

Colorado covers an area of about 201 square kilometers. That's like a square with sides about 14 kilometers long! It sits at an elevation of 18 meters above sea level. This means it's not very high up, closer to the coast.

Towns and Villages

The main town and administrative center of the district is also called Colorado.

Other villages in the district include:

• Barbudal
• Gavilanes
• Higuerilla
• Huacas (partly)
• Monte Potrero
• Quebracho
• Peñablanca
• San Buenaventura
• San Joaquín
• Solimar
• Villafuerte

Who Lives in Colorado? (Demographics)

According to the 2011 census, Colorado had a population of 4,621 people. This number tells us how many people lived there at that time.

Getting Around: Transportation

Road Transportation

You can reach Colorado using several important roads. These roads help people travel in and out of the district.

The main road routes that cover the district are:

• National Route 18
• National Route 133
• National Route 601

See also

In Spanish: Colorado de Abangares para niños