Heredia Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Province of Heredia Provincia de Heredia
Province
Town square of Heredia
Flag Coat of arms
Location of the Province of Heredia
Country	Costa Rica
Capital city	Heredia
Area
• Total	2,656.98 km2 (1,025.87 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	433,677
• Density	163.2218/km2 (422.7425/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Herediano
ISO 3166 code	CR-H

Heredia is a beautiful province located in the heart of Costa Rica. It's known as the "City of Flowers" because of its lovely gardens and green spaces. The main city and capital of the province is also called Heredia. It's found in the Central Valley, not far from San José, Costa Rica, which is the capital city of Costa Rica.

Where is Heredia Province Located?

Heredia province is in the north-central part of Costa Rica. It is a landlocked province, meaning it doesn't touch the ocean. Instead, it shares borders with other provinces and even another country!

• To the east, you'll find the Limón province.
• To the south, it borders the San José province.
• To the west, it's next to the Alajuela province.
• To the north, Heredia borders the country of Nicaragua.

		Nicaragua
	Alajuela		Limón
		Heredia province
		San José

Geography and Nature in Heredia

Heredia is the smallest province in Costa Rica. It covers an area of about 2,657 square kilometers (1,026 square miles). Even though it's small, it has a mix of different landscapes.

The northern part of the province is mostly flat plains. But as you move south, you'll find yourself in the Central Valley. This area also has the foothills of the Central mountain range, which is made up of volcanoes.

The highest point in the province is the Barva volcano. It stands tall at 2,906 meters (9,534 feet) high.

The longest river flowing through Heredia is the Sarapiquí river, which is 85 kilometers (53 miles) long. Other important rivers in the province include the Virilla, Chirripó, Río Sucio, Sardinal, Peje, and San Juan rivers.

Who Lives in Heredia?

People from Heredia province are called herediano (if they are male) or herediana (if they are female).

In 2011, the Heredia province had a population of 433,677 people. This means there were about 163 people living in every square kilometer. The city of Heredia itself is the most populated area, with 123,616 residents.

How the Population of Heredia Has Grown

How Heredia Province is Organized

The Heredia province is divided into 10 main areas called cantons. These cantons are then further divided into smaller areas called Districts. There are 43 districts in total across the province.

Cantons of Heredia

Economy and Farming

A very important part of the economy in Heredia province is farming. Farmers here grow many different kinds of crops. Some of the most important ones include delicious coffee, sweet strawberries, juicy pineapples, and tasty plantains.

Things to See in Heredia

Heredia province has many interesting places to visit and beautiful sights to see.

Images for kids

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  Centre of Heredia

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Heredia para niños