Llanuras del Gaspar facts for kids
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Llanuras del Gaspar
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 Llanuras del Gaspar
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | Sarapiquí |
| Creation | 6 October 1999 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 267.74 km2 (103.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,160 |
| • Density | 4.333/km2 (11.22/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
41004
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Llanuras del Gaspar is a district in the Sarapiquí area. It is part of the Heredia province in Costa Rica.
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History of Llanuras del Gaspar
Llanuras del Gaspar was officially created on October 6, 1999. This happened through a special government order called Decreto Ejecutivo 28137-G.
Where is Llanuras del Gaspar?
This district is located in the northern part of Costa Rica. It shares borders with different places:
- To the south and west, it borders the district of Puerto Viejo.
- To the east, it borders the province of Limón.
- To the north, it borders the country of Nicaragua.
The main village in Llanuras del Gaspar is called La Aldea. It is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast of Puerto Viejo. It is also about 122 kilometers (76 miles) northeast of San José, which is the capital city of Costa Rica.
Geography and Land
Llanuras del Gaspar covers an area of about 267.74 square kilometers (103.37 square miles). It is located at an elevation of about 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level. This makes it the smallest district in the Sarapiquí area based on its size.
The land here is mostly flat. It is part of the large plains of Sarapiquí.
People of Llanuras del Gaspar
According to the 2011 census, Llanuras del Gaspar had a population of 1,160 people. This makes it the third-most populated district in the Sarapiquí area.
Villages and Towns
The district of Llanuras del Gaspar has nine main population centers, which are like small villages or towns:
- La Aldea (This is the main village and the head of the district)
- Caño San Luis
- Chimurria
- Chirriposito
- Delta Costa Rica
- Gaspar
- Lagunilla
- La Lucha
- Tigra (also known as Fátima)
Economy and Jobs
Just like its neighboring district of Cureña, the main way people make a living in Llanuras del Gaspar is through farming. They grow crops like:
- Bananas
- Pineapples
- Yucca (a root vegetable)
- Plantains (like bananas, but usually cooked)
La Aldea, the main village, also has important services for its people. It has schools for education and health services. The health services are provided by a special team called an EBAIS. This stands for "Basic Team for Integral Health Care" in Spanish.
Getting Around: Transportation
Road Routes
Several important roads pass through Llanuras del Gaspar, helping people travel and transport goods. These include:
National Route 507
National Route 510
National Route 817
See also
In Spanish: Llanuras del Gaspar para niños
