Monterrey, San Carlos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Monterrey
District
Monterrey Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Alajuela
Canton	San Carlos
Creation	16 April 1979
Area
• Total	220.2 km2 (85.0 sq mi)
Elevation	280 m (920 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	3,455
• Density	15.690/km2 (40.638/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	21012

Monterrey is a special area called a district in the San Carlos region. It's part of the Alajuela province in the beautiful country of Costa Rica.

A Look Back: Monterrey's History

Monterrey was officially created on April 16, 1979. Before that, it was part of another district called Venado. Think of it like a new neighborhood being formed from a bigger town.

Exploring Monterrey's Geography

Monterrey covers an area of about 220.2 square kilometers. That's roughly 85 square miles! The average height above sea level in Monterrey is 280 meters (about 918 feet).

Where is Monterrey Located?

Monterrey is found in the northern part of Costa Rica. It shares borders with different areas. To the north, it's next to Pocosol. To the south, you'll find La Fortuna and Tilarán. La Fortuna and Cutris are to the east, and Venado is to the west.

The main town of Monterrey is about 50.6 kilometers (an hour and 2 minutes drive) northwest of Ciudad Quesada. It's also about 142 kilometers (2 hours and 47 minutes drive) northwest of San Jose, which is the capital city of Costa Rica.

Who Lives in Monterrey?

In the year 2011, a count of the people living in Monterrey was done. This count, called a census, showed that Monterrey had 3,455 people living there.

Getting Around: Transportation in Monterrey

Road Transportation

You can travel through Monterrey using different roads. Here are the main routes that go through the district:

• National Route 4
• National Route 752

Towns and Communities in Monterrey

Monterrey is made up of 17 different communities or population centers. These are:

• Santo Domingo
• Mirador
• Santa Marta
• Montelimar
• San Andrés
• San Cristóbal
• La Unión
• San Antonio
• Pataste
• Sabalito
• San Miguel
• San Juan
• Las Delicias
• Chambacú
• La Orquídea
• Alto de Monterrey
• San Eulalia

What is Monterrey's Economy Like?

Monterrey has a cool climate, mountains, and green grasslands all year round. These features, along with plenty of water, make it a great place for farming. People in Monterrey often raise animals for meat and milk. They also grow root vegetables and tubers, which are plants like potatoes or yams.

See also

In Spanish: Monterrey (San Carlos) para niños