La Tigra, San Carlos facts for kids
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La Tigra
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District
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 La Tigra
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | San Carlos |
| Creation | 5 February 1952 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.44 km2 (21.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 290 m (950 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,374 |
| • Density | 112.934/km2 (292.50/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21008
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La Tigra is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the San Carlos region, which is in the Alajuela province.
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History
La Tigra was officially created on February 5, 1952. This happened through a special government decision.
Geography
La Tigra covers an area of about 56.44 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of 290 meters above sea level.
This district is located in the northern part of Costa Rica. It shares borders with Florencia to the north and east. To the south and east, it borders San Ramón.
The main village, also called La Tigra, is easy to find. It's about 27.9 kilometers (a 48-minute drive) east of Ciudad Quesada. It's also 108 kilometers (about a 2-hour and 36-minute drive) northwest of San José, which is the capital city of Costa Rica.
The land in La Tigra ranges from 200 to 1100 meters above sea level.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1963 | 1,653 | — | |
| 1973 | 1,741 | 5.3% | |
| 1984 | 2,644 | 51.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,368 | 103.0% | |
| 2011 | 6,374 | 18.7% | |
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According to the 2011 census, La Tigra had a population of 6,374 people. This makes it the ninth most populated district in its region.
Settlements
La Tigra has 10 main communities or population centers. These are:
- La Tigra (the main village of the district)
- Concepción
- El Futuro
- San José
- San Pedro
- San Isidro
- San Miguel
- San Rafael
- La Lucha
- San Gerardo
Economy
Over the years, growing ornamental plants has become a very important activity here. The climate and soil in La Tigra are perfect for growing many types of plants for export. These include dracaenas, Indian cane, orchids, and deremensis.
Besides beautiful plants, farmers also grow food crops. Some of these crops are cassava, ñampí, tiquizque, and bananas.
Tourism is also growing in La Tigra. The Bosque Eterno de Los Niños (Children's Eternal Rainforest) is a big attraction. It's a rainforest full of amazing plants and animals. This natural beauty brings many visitors to the area.
Transportation
Road transportation
Several important roads connect La Tigra to other places. These roads help people and goods move around the district.
National Route 141
National Route 702
National Route 738
See also
In Spanish: La Tigra (San Carlos) para niños
