Dulce Nombre District, Cartago facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dulce Nombre
District
Dulce Nombre Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Cartago
Canton	Cartago
Creation	12 November 1925
Area
• Total	33.11 km2 (12.78 sq mi)
Elevation	1,340 m (4,400 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	10,548
• Density	318.57/km2 (825.10/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	30109

Dulce Nombre is a district located in the Cartago area, within the Cartago province of Costa Rica. Think of a district as a smaller part of a city or region.

A Look Back: History of Dulce Nombre

Dulce Nombre became an official district on November 12, 1925. This happened through a special agreement called Acuerdo 605.

Where is Dulce Nombre?

Dulce Nombre covers an area of about 33.11 square kilometers. That's like a square about 5.7 kilometers on each side! It is located 1,340 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its climate.

Who Lives Here? Population Facts

Every few years, countries count how many people live in different areas. This is called a census.

According to the 2011 census, Dulce Nombre had a population of 10,548 people.

What to See: Culture and Learning

Dulce Nombre is home to some important places for learning and research:

• The main campus of the Costa Rica Institute of Technology. This is a big university where students learn about science and engineering.
• The Lankester Botanical Garden. This beautiful garden is named after a British scientist, Charles Lankester. It's a special place where many different kinds of plants are grown and studied.

Getting Around: Transportation

Road Transportation

You can reach Dulce Nombre using several main roads:

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  National Route 2
  National Route 2
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  National Route 10
  National Route 10
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  National Route 405
  National Route 405