Garita District, Alajuela facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Garita
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District
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 Garita
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Creation | 6 November 1922 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.91 km2 (13.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 693 m (2,274 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,277 |
| • Density | 214.60/km2 (555.80/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20113
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Garita is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Alajuela canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the Alajuela province.
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Garita's History
Garita became an official district a long time ago, on November 6, 1922. It was made official by a special government decision called a "Decreto 28."
Where is Garita?
Garita covers an area of about 33.91 square kilometers. It's also quite high up, about 693 meters above sea level. This means it's located in a hilly or mountainous area.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 367 | — | |
| 1892 | 503 | 37.1% | |
| 1927 | 911 | 81.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,434 | 57.4% | |
| 1963 | 2,109 | 47.1% | |
| 1973 | 3,138 | 48.8% | |
| 1984 | 4,114 | 31.1% | |
| 2000 | 6,856 | 66.7% | |
| 2011 | 7,277 | 6.1% | |
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In 2011, a count of all the people living in Garita was done. This count is called a census. The census showed that 7,277 people lived in Garita at that time.
Getting Around Garita
Garita has several important roads that help people travel in and out of the district. These roads connect Garita to other parts of Costa Rica.
Main Road Routes
The district is connected by these main road routes:
- National Route 1
- National Route 3
- National Route 136
- National Route 721
See also
In Spanish: Garita (Alajuela) para niños
