Monterrey District, Aserrí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monterrey
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District
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 Monterrey
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Aserrí |
| Creation | 5 April 1966 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.36 km2 (3.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 498 |
| • Density | 59.57/km2 (154.28/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10606
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Monterrey is a small area, or district, located in the Aserrí region of Costa Rica. It's part of the San José province.
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A Look Back: Monterrey's History
Monterrey became an official district on April 5, 1966. Before that, it was part of another district called Legua. This change happened because of a special rule called Decreto 15.
Where is Monterrey?
Monterrey covers an area of about 8.36 square kilometers (3.23 square miles). It sits high up, at an elevation of about 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level.
Who Lives in Monterrey?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 926 | — | |
| 1984 | 699 | −24.5% | |
| 2000 | 421 | −39.8% | |
| 2011 | 498 | 18.3% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Monterrey had a population of 498 people. This number helps us understand how many residents lived there at that time.
Getting Around: Transportation
Road Connections
The district of Monterrey is connected by a few important roads. These roads help people travel in and out of the area.
National Route 313
National Route 336
See also
In Spanish: Monterrey de Aserrí para niños
