Coyolar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Coyolar
District
Coyolar Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Alajuela
Canton	Orotina
Area
• Total	36.51 km2 (14.10 sq mi)
Elevation	174 m (571 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	5,912
• Density	161.93/km2 (419.39/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	20904

Coyolar is a district located in the Orotina canton. It is part of the Alajuela province in Costa Rica. This district is a special area within a larger region, similar to how a neighborhood is part of a city.

Where is Coyolar?

Coyolar covers an area of about 36.51 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's roughly the size of 3,651 football fields! The land in Coyolar is about 174 meters above sea level. This means it's not right on the coast, but a bit higher up.

How Many People Live Here?

Knowing about the population helps us understand a place. In 2011, a big count of people called a census happened in Costa Rica. During this census, it was found that 5,912 people lived in Coyolar. This number helps us see how many residents call Coyolar home.

Getting Around Coyolar

Transportation is important for people to travel and for goods to move. Coyolar is connected by several main roads. These roads help people get to other towns and cities.

Main Roads in Coyolar

Here are some of the important road routes that pass through the district:

• National Route 27: This is a major highway that connects different parts of Costa Rica.
• National Route 34: Another important road that helps people travel across the region.
• National Route 757: This route also serves the district, making local travel easier.

See also

In Spanish: Coyolar para niños