Limoncito District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Limoncito
|
|
|---|---|
|
District
|
|
 Limoncito
Location in Costa Rica
|
|
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Coto Brus |
| Creation | 10 December 1965 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 124.04 km2 (47.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 780 m (2,560 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
|
|
| • Total | 3,591 |
| • Density | 28.950/km2 (74.981/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60804
|
Limoncito is a district located in the Coto Brus canton. This canton is part of the Puntarenas province in Costa Rica. Think of a district as a smaller area within a larger region, like a neighborhood in a big city.
Contents
A Look Back: Limoncito's History
Limoncito became an official district on December 10, 1965. This happened when a special law, called Ley 3598, was passed. This law officially recognized Limoncito as its own administrative area.
Exploring Limoncito's Geography
Limoncito covers an area of about 124.04 square kilometers. To help you imagine this, it's like a square that's about 11 kilometers (or 7 miles) on each side. The district is located at an elevation of 780 meters above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than coastal areas, which can affect its climate and landscape.
Who Lives in Limoncito?
Knowing the population helps us understand how many people call Limoncito home.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 3,095 | — | |
| 1984 | 3,277 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,448 | 5.2% | |
| 2011 | 3,591 | 4.1% | |
|
Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos |
|||
According to the 2011 census, Limoncito had a population of 3,591 people. This number tells us how many residents were living in the district at that time.
Getting Around: Transportation
Road Routes in Limoncito
The district is connected by important roads that help people travel and transport goods.
National Route 237 is one of the main roads that passes through Limoncito.
See also
In Spanish: Limoncito para niños
