El Amparo District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids El Amparo
District
El Amparo Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Alajuela
Canton	Los Chiles
Area
• Total	313.29 km2 (120.96 sq mi)
Elevation	44 m (144 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	5,992
• Density	19.1260/km2 (49.536/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	21403

El Amparo is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Los Chiles canton. This area is located in the Alajuela province. Districts are like smaller areas within a larger region.

About El Amparo

Where is El Amparo?

El Amparo is located in the country of Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a country in Central America. It is known for its beautiful nature. The district is found in the Alajuela province. This province is one of the largest in Costa Rica.

Land and Elevation

El Amparo covers a large area of land. It is about 313.29 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's a pretty big space! The district is also quite low in elevation. Its height above sea level is 44 meters. This means it's in a relatively flat or low-lying area.

People of El Amparo

How Many People Live Here?

Many people call El Amparo home. A census is a special count of all the people living in an area. The 2011 census showed that 5,992 people lived in El Amparo.

Population Growth

The number of people living in El Amparo has grown over time. In 1973, there were 879 people. By the year 2000, the population had increased to 5,390. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in El Amparo.

Getting Around

Roads in the District

Getting around El Amparo is easy by road. The district has important road routes. These roads help people travel and transport goods.

One main road is:

• National Route 35

This route connects El Amparo to other places. It makes it easier for people to explore the region.

See also

In Spanish: El Amparo (Costa Rica) para niños