La Garita District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids La Garita
District
La Garita Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Guanacaste
Canton	La Cruz
Area
• Total	273.37 km2 (105.55 sq mi)
Elevation	300 m (1,000 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,688
• Density	6.1748/km2 (15.993/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	51003

La Garita is a district located in the La Cruz canton, within the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. It is found in the northern part of the country, quite close to the border with Nicaragua.

Geography of La Garita

La Garita covers an area of 273.37 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's like having over 27,000 football fields! The district sits at an elevation of 300 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, offering different views and climates compared to coastal areas.

Villages and Communities

The main village and administrative center of the district is simply called Garita. This is where many local services and offices are located.

Other villages that are part of the La Garita district include:

• Agua Muerta
• Andes
• Asilo
• Cañita
• Carmen
• Fortuna
• Guapinol
• Innocentes
• Lavaderos
• Pochote
• San Antonio
• Tapezco

Population and Demographics

A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. It helps us understand how many people are in a place and how communities are growing.

According to the 2011 census, La Garita had a population of 1,688 people. This number shows the size of the community at that time.

Transportation and Roads

Getting around La Garita is mainly done by road. The district is connected by an important road route.

Road Network

The following road route helps people travel to and from La Garita:

• National Route 4

See also

In Spanish: La Garita (La Cruz) para niños