Jiménez, Pococí facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jiménez
District
Jiménez Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Limón
Canton	Pococí
Creation	19 September 1911
Area
• Total	109.44 km2 (42.26 sq mi)
Elevation	223 m (732 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	10,501
• Density	95.952/km2 (248.515/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	70202

Jiménez is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Pococí canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the Limón province.

A Look Back: Jiménez's History

Jiménez became an official district on September 19, 1911. This happened because of a special law called "Ley 12".

Exploring Jiménez: Geography and Landscape

Jiménez covers an area of about 109.44 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of 223 meters above sea level.

Natural Features of Jiménez

The southern part of Jiménez has mountains. The northern part is mostly flat land. The average height above the sea is 223 meters.

Where is Jiménez Located?

Jiménez is in the central Caribbean region of Costa Rica. It shares borders with other districts. To the north, it borders Roxana. To the southwest, it borders Guápiles. The Canton of Guácimo is to its southeast.

Getting to Jiménez's Main Town

The main town of Jiménez is also called Jiménez. It is about 5.2 kilometers east of Guápiles, which takes about 11 minutes to drive. It is also about 71.5 kilometers northeast of San José, the capital city. This drive usually takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes.

People of Jiménez: Population Details

According to the 2011 census, Jiménez had a population of 10,501 people.

Living in Jiménez: Neighborhoods and Villages

The district of Jiménez includes several smaller communities. These are divided into neighborhoods and villages.

Neighborhoods (Barrios)

• Granja
• Molino
• Numancia
• Santa Clara

Villages (Poblados)

• Anita Grande
• Calle Diez
• Calle Emilia
• Calle Seis
• Calle Uno
• Floritas
• Parasal
• San Luis
• San Martín
• San Valentín
• Suerre

Getting Around: Transportation in Jiménez

Road Connections

Several important roads pass through the Jiménez district. These roads help people travel and transport goods.

• National Route 32
• National Route 810

What Jiménez Does: Economy and Services

The main town of Jiménez offers important services to its residents. These include health clinics and schools.

Local Businesses and Trade

When it comes to trade, the town is known for selling groceries. You can also find various other items and accessories in local shops.

See also

In Spanish: Jiménez (Pococí) para niños