Diriá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Diriá
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 Diriá
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Santa Cruz |
| Creation | 3 September 1976 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66.26 km2 (25.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,905 |
| • Density | 58.935/km2 (152.640/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50307
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Diriá is a district located in the Santa Cruz area of Costa Rica. It is part of the Guanacaste province. Think of a district as a smaller part of a larger region, like a neighborhood in a big city.
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How Diriá Started
Diriá became an official district on September 3, 1976. Before that, it was part of another district called Bolsón. A special government decision, called a "Decreto Ejecutivo," created it.
Where is Diriá?
Diriá covers an area of about 66.26 square kilometers. That's roughly 25.5 square miles. It is located about 40 meters (131 feet) above sea level.
Local Villages
The main village and administrative center of the Diriá district is Santa Bárbara.
Other smaller villages in the district include:
- Calle Vieja
- Coyolar
- Diría
- Guaitil
- Polvazal
- Sequeira
- Talolinguita
- Trompillal
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1984 | 2,603 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,217 | 23.6% | |
| 2011 | 3,905 | 21.4% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Diriá had a population of 3,905 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the district.
Getting Around Diriá
Road Connections
The district is connected by several important road routes. These roads help people travel within Diriá and to other parts of Costa Rica.
The main road routes are:
National Route 21
National Route 920
National Route 931
See also
In Spanish: Diriá (Costa Rica) para niños
