La Colonia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Colonia
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District
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 La Colonia
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Limón |
| Canton | Pococí |
| Creation | 11 June 2012 |
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| • Total | 39.1 km2 (15.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 180 m (590 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
70207
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La Colonia is a district found in the Pococí area. It is part of the Limón province in Costa Rica.
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The Story of La Colonia
La Colonia became an official district on June 11, 2012. This happened because of a special government decision.
Where is La Colonia?
Size and Height
La Colonia covers an area of about 39.1 square kilometers. Its highest point is 180 meters above sea level. However, most of the land is very flat, only about 5 meters above sea level.
Location and Neighbors
This district is located in the central Caribbean region of Costa Rica. It shares borders with other districts. To the east, it borders Jiménez. To the south, west, and north, it borders Guápiles.
Main Village
The main village in La Colonia is called San Rafael. It is about 6 kilometers northwest of Guápiles. San Rafael is also about 68.7 kilometers northeast of San José, which is the capital city of Costa Rica.
Who Lives in La Colonia?
The first official count of people in La Colonia will happen in 2021. This is because the district was created after the 2011 census.
Villages in the District
The district of La Colonia includes several smaller communities. These are:
- San Rafael
- Brisas del Toro Amarillo
- Cascada
- La Victoria
- Losilla
- San Bosco
- Santa Elena
- Prado (Part of this village)
How to Get Around
Road Transportation
Several important roads pass through La Colonia. These roads help people travel in and out of the district.
National Route 247
National Route 249
National Route 809
See also
In Spanish: La Colonia (Pococí) para niños
