La Virgen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids La Virgen
District
La Virgen Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Heredia
Canton	Sarapiquí
Area
• Total	513.82 km2 (198.39 sq mi)
Elevation	187 m (614 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	10,521
• Density	20.4760/km2 (53.0327/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	41002

La Virgen is a special area, or "district," located in the Sarapiquí canton. This canton is part of the Heredia province in Costa Rica, a beautiful country in Central America.

Geography of La Virgen

La Virgen covers a large area of about 513 square kilometers (198 square miles). It is located about 187 meters (613 feet) above sea level.

The southern part of La Virgen has mountains. As you travel north, the land becomes flatter, turning into the wide plains of Sarapiquí.

Where is La Virgen Located?

La Virgen is in the northern part of Costa Rica. It shares borders with several other districts. To the north, it borders Cureña. To the south, it borders Varablanca de Heredia.

To the east, you'll find Puerto Viejo and Horquetas. On its western side, La Virgen borders the Alajuela province.

The main town of La Virgen is about 16.4 kilometers (10 miles) south of Puerto Viejo. It is also about 78.6 kilometers (49 miles) north of San José, which is the capital city of Costa Rica.

Population of La Virgen

According to the 2011 census, La Virgen had a population of 10,521 people.

This makes La Virgen the third most populated district in its canton. It has fewer people than Puerto Viejo and Horquetas.

Communities in La Virgen

The district of La Virgen is home to 31 different communities, or population centers. The main town and head of the district is also called La Virgen.

Here are some of the other communities:

• Ángeles
• Arbolitos (part)
• Bajos de Chilamate
• Boca Sardinal
• Bosque
• Búfalo
• Delicias
• El Uno
• Esquipulas
• Las Palmitas
• Laquí
• Lomas
• Llano Grande
• Magsaysay
• Masaya
• Medias (part)
• Pangola
• Pozo Azul
• Quebrada Grande
• Río Magdaleno
• Roble
• San Gerardo (part)
• San Isidro
• San José Sur
• San Ramón
• La Delia
• Sardinal
• Tirimbina
• Vega de Sardinal (part)
• Venados

Economy and Activities

The economy of La Virgen is largely based on growing pineapples for export. This means many pineapples grown here are sent to other countries.

The main town of La Virgen offers many services. These include health care, schools, places to stay, and fun recreational areas.

Tourism is also very important in La Virgen. Visitors enjoy watching wildlife and going on exciting rafting tours on the Sarapiquí River.

For shopping, you can find places selling fast food, groceries, shoes, clothes, and souvenirs.

Transportation in La Virgen

Road Connections

Several important roads pass through the district of La Virgen, connecting it to other parts of Costa Rica.

These roads help people travel and transport goods:

• National Route 4
• National Route 126
• National Route 506
• National Route 745

See also

In Spanish: La Virgen (Sarapiquí) para niños