El Mastate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Mastate
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District
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 El Mastate
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Orotina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.53 km2 (3.68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 197 m (646 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,821 |
| • Density | 191.08/km2 (494.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20902
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El Mastate is a small area, called a district, located in Costa Rica. It is part of the Orotina canton, which is in the Alajuela province. Think of it like a neighborhood within a bigger town, which is inside a larger region.
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Where is El Mastate?
El Mastate covers an area of about 9.53 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 953 football fields! It is also located about 197 meters above sea level. This means it's not right on the coast but a bit higher up.
Who Lives in El Mastate?
According to a count done in 2011, about 1,821 people lived in El Mastate. This makes it a smaller community, where people likely know many of their neighbors.
How to Get Around El Mastate?
Getting around El Mastate and to other places is made easy by roads. The district has access to important road routes. These roads help people travel for work, school, or just to visit friends and family.
Main Road Routes
Two main road routes pass through or near El Mastate:
National Route 27
National Route 757
These routes connect El Mastate to other parts of Costa Rica, making it easier for people and goods to move around.
See also
In Spanish: El Mastate para niños
