Llano Bonito District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Llano Bonito
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District
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Country | ![]() |
Province | San José |
Canton | León Cortés Castro |
Area | |
• Total | 34.51 km2 (13.32 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,780 m (5,840 ft) |
Population
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• Total | 2,111 |
• Density | 61.171/km2 (158.43/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
Postal code |
12003
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Llano Bonito is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the León Cortés Castro canton, which is in the San José province. Think of it like a neighborhood within a town, which is part of a bigger region!
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Discovering Llano Bonito's Geography
Llano Bonito covers an area of about 34.51 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 3,451 football fields! It's also quite high up, sitting at an elevation of 1,780 meters above sea level. This high location often means it has a cool and pleasant climate.
Villages and Communities
Within Llano Bonito, there are several smaller communities or villages. These are the places where people live, work, and form the heart of the district. Some of these villages include:
- Bajo Mora
- Bajo Venegas (part)
- Concepción
- San Francisco
- San Luis
- San Rafael Abajo
- Santa Juana
- Santa Rosa (part)
Who Lives in Llano Bonito?
We can learn about the people living in Llano Bonito by looking at population numbers. These numbers come from official counts called censuses.
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1950 | 781 | — | |
1963 | 1,289 | 65.0% | |
1973 | 1,645 | 27.6% | |
1984 | 1,497 | −9.0% | |
2000 | 2,135 | 42.6% | |
2011 | 2,111 | −1.1% | |
Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos |
According to the 2011 census, Llano Bonito had a population of 2,111 people. This tells us how many residents were living there at that time.
Getting Around Llano Bonito
Transportation is important for people to move around and for goods to be delivered. Llano Bonito is connected by roads that help its residents travel.
Road Connections
One of the main roads that goes through the district is:
This road helps people get to and from Llano Bonito, connecting it to other parts of Costa Rica.
See also
In Spanish: Llano Bonito de León Cortés Castro para niños