Las Horquetas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Las Horquetas
District
Las Horquetas Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Heredia
Canton	Sarapiquí
Area
• Total	565.41 km2 (218.31 sq mi)
Elevation	68 m (223 ft)
Population
• Total	24,331
• Density	43.0325/km2 (111.454/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	41003

Las Horquetas is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Sarapiquí canton, which is like a county, and it's in the Heredia province.

Where is Las Horquetas?

Las Horquetas is in the northern part of Costa Rica. It shares its borders with other places. To the north, it's next to Puerto Viejo. To the south, you'll find Varablanca de Heredia. To the west, it borders La Virgen. And to the east, it's right next to the Limón province.

The main village in the district is called Horquetas. It's about 16.9 km (16 minutes) southeast of Puerto Viejo city. It's also 68.5 km (about 1 hour and 14 minutes) northeast of San José, which is the capital city of Costa Rica. Another important village is Rio Frio, which is a bit bigger. It's about 8.5 km (12 minutes) west of Horquetas.

What is the Geography Like?

Las Horquetas covers an area of about 565.41 square kilometers. Its elevation is about 68 meters above sea level.

The land in Las Horquetas changes quite a bit. In the southwest, you'll find mountains. As you move north and east, the land becomes flatter. These flatter areas are part of the Sarapiquí plains.

How Many People Live Here?

According to the 2011 census, about 24,331 people lived in Las Horquetas. This makes it the most populated district in the Sarapiquí canton. It has more people than even Puerto Viejo and La Virgen.

Villages and Towns

The district of Las Horquetas has 37 different communities or population centers. These include:

• Horquetas (This is the main village of the district)
• Bambuzal
• Cerro Negro (part of it)
• Colonia Bambú
• Colonia Colegio
• Colonia Esperanza
• Colonia Huetar
• Colonia Nazareth
• Colonia Victoria
• Colonia Villalobos
• Cubujuquí
• Chiripa
• Fátima
• Finca Agua
• Finca Zona Siete
• Finca Zona Ocho
• Finca Zona Diez
• Finca Zona Once
• Isla
• Isla Grande
• Isla de Israel
• La Conquista
• La Chávez
• Flaminia
• La Vuelta
• Rambla
• Pedernales
• Platanera
• Río Frío (This is the biggest village in the district)
• San Bernardino
• San Luis
• Santa Clara
• Tapa Viento
• Ticarí
• Tigre
• Villa Isabel
• Villa Nueva

What is the Economy Like?

The economy of Las Horquetas is very important for the whole area. A lot of land is used to grow bananas and pineapples. These fruits are grown to be sent to other countries. This farming is the main way many people in the district earn money.

The main village, Horquetas, and the village of Rio Frio have important services. They offer health care and schools for the community. You can also find fun places like recreational areas for entertainment.

For shopping, there are many stores. You can buy groceries, shoes, clothes, home appliances, and different kinds of accessories.

How Do People Get Around?

Road Transportation

Several important roads connect Las Horquetas to other places. These roads help people travel and transport goods. The main road routes that pass through the district are:

• National Route 4
• National Route 229
• National Route 817

See also

In Spanish: Las Horquetas para niños