La Cruz, Costa Rica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Cruz
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District
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 La Cruz
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | La Cruz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 345.5 km2 (133.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 255 m (837 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 9,195 |
| • Density | 26.614/km2 (68.929/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
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La Cruz is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the La Cruz canton in the Guanacaste province. You can find it in the northern part of Costa Rica, very close to the border with Nicaragua.
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What is La Cruz Like?
La Cruz covers an area of about 345.5 square kilometers. That's like a big piece of land! It is also about 255 meters above sea level. This means it's higher up than places right next to the ocean.
Towns and Villages
The main town and administrative center of the district is also called La Cruz.
Many other small communities are part of this district. These include Bellavista, Bello Horizonte, Brisas, Cacao, Carrizal, Carrizales, Colonia Bolaños, Copalchí, Infierno, Jobo, Monte Plata, Montes de Oro, Pampa, Pegón, Peñas Blancas, Piedra Pómez, Puerto Soley, Recreo, San Buenaventura, San Dimas, San Paco, San Roque, Santa Rogelia, Santa Rosa, Soley, Sonzapote, Tempatal, and Vueltas.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 2,870 | — | |
| 1950 | 3,934 | 37.1% | |
| 1963 | 5,833 | 48.3% | |
| 1973 | 4,283 | −26.6% | |
| 1984 | 5,517 | 28.8% | |
| 2000 | 7,880 | 42.8% | |
| 2011 | 9,195 | 16.7% | |
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In 2011, a special count of people called a census was done. The census showed that La Cruz had 9,195 people living there.
Getting Around La Cruz
Main Roads
Several important roads help people travel in and out of La Cruz. These roads connect the district to other parts of Costa Rica.
National Route 1
National Route 4
National Route 935
National Route 938
National Route 939
See also
In Spanish: La Cruz (Costa Rica) para niños
