La Suiza District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Suiza
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District
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 La Suiza
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Cartago |
| Canton | Turrialba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 160.36 km2 (61.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 616 m (2,021 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,590 |
| • Density | 47.33/km2 (122.59/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
30502
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La Suiza is a special area called a district in the Turrialba canton. It's located in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.
Exploring La Suiza's Geography
La Suiza covers an area of about 160 square kilometers (that's 160.36 km²). It sits at an elevation of about 616 meters (or 616 metres) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the coast!
Who Lives in La Suiza?
This section tells us about the people living in La Suiza over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 3,025 | — | |
| 1950 | 5,084 | 68.1% | |
| 1963 | 8,259 | 62.5% | |
| 1973 | 5,381 | −34.8% | |
| 1984 | 6,416 | 19.2% | |
| 2000 | 9,202 | 43.4% | |
| 2011 | 7,590 | −17.5% | |
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According to the 2011 census, La Suiza had a population of 7,590 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in an area. It helps us understand how communities grow and change.
Getting Around La Suiza
People in La Suiza use roads to travel. Here are some of the main road routes that go through the district:
National Route 225
National Route 232
National Route 413
National Route 414
See also
In Spanish: La Suiza de Turrialba para niños
