Pacuarito facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pacuarito
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District
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 Pacuarito
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Limón |
| Canton | Siquirres |
| Creation | 19 September 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 219.43 km2 (84.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,756 |
| • Density | 39.903/km2 (103.349/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
70302
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Pacuarito is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Siquirres canton, which is located in the Limón province.
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A Look Back in Time
Pacuarito was officially created a long time ago. This happened on September 19, 1911. It became a district by a special law called Ley 11.
Where is Pacuarito?
Pacuarito covers an area of about 219.43 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of many small towns. The district is located at an elevation of 30 meters above sea level.
Local Communities
Pacuarito is home to many smaller communities. These are often called villages or poblados. Some of these communities include:
- Alto Mirador
- Altos de Pacuarito
- Buenos Aires
- Cimarrones
- Culpeper
- Cultivez
- Freehold
- Galicia
- Isla Nueva
- Leona
- Madre de Dios
- Manila
- Monteverde
- Perla
- Perlita
- Río Hondo
- San Carlos
- San Rafael
- Santa Rosa
- Ten Switch
- Trinidad
- Waldeck
Who Lives Here?
According to the 2011 census, Pacuarito had a population of 8,756 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the district.
Getting Around
Roads and Routes
The district of Pacuarito is connected by important roads. These roads help people travel and transport goods. The main road routes that pass through Pacuarito are:
National Route 32
National Route 804
See also
In Spanish: Pacuarito para niños
