Pital, San Carlos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pital
District
Pital Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Alajuela
Canton	San Carlos
Creation	5 November 1948
Area
• Total	379.61 km2 (146.57 sq mi)
Elevation	156 m (512 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	17,318
• Density	45.6205/km2 (118.157/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	21006

Pital is a district located in Costa Rica. It is part of the San Carlos area. You can find Pital within the Alajuela province.

A Look Back at Pital's History

Pital was officially created a long time ago. This happened on November 5, 1948. It became a district through a special rule called Decreto 36.

Exploring Pital's Geography

Pital is quite a large area. It covers about 379.61 square kilometers. This makes it the third biggest district in its canton. The land here is about 156 meters above sea level.

Where is Pital Located?

Pital is in the northern part of Costa Rica. It shares borders with three other districts. These are Venice to the south, and Cutris and Aguas Zarcas to the west. To the north, Pital borders Nicaragua. To the east, it borders the Heredia province.

Pital's Main City

The main city of Pital is also called Pital. It is about 28.6 kilometers northeast of Quesada. This trip takes about 50 minutes by car. Pital is also about 91.9 kilometers northwest of San José. San José is the capital city of Costa Rica. Driving there takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Pital's Low Altitude

Pital is located at a low elevation. Much of the district is part of the flat lands. These flat areas are known as the plains of San Carlos.

Pital's Population and People

According to the 2011 census, Pital had a population of 17,318 people.

This makes Pital the third most populated district in its canton. Only Quesada and Aguas Zarcas have more people. Pital has more residents than La Fortuna and Florencia.

Getting Around Pital: Transportation

Road Routes in Pital

Several important roads pass through Pital. These roads help people and goods move around the district.

• National Route 4
• National Route 250
• National Route 744
• National Route 745
• National Route 746

Towns and Communities in Pital

Pital district has 18 different communities. These are places where people live.

• Pital (This is the main town of the district)
• Piedra Alegre
• El Encanto
• Los Ángeles
• Veracruz
• Chaparrón
• El Palmar
• Golfito
• Cuatro Esquinas
• La Josefina
• Puerto Escondido
• Yucatán
• Tierras Buenas
• Coopeisabel
• Santa Elena
• El Saíno
• La Trinchera
• San Marcos

Pital's Economy and Jobs

The economy in Pital is mostly based on farming. A very important crop here is pineapple. Pineapples are grown in large amounts and sent to other countries.

Farming and Livestock

Raising animals is also a big part of the economy. Farmers raise cattle for meat and milk. Pital is the second-largest milk producer in its canton.

Services and Shopping

The center of Pital offers many services. You can find health services and schools there. There are also banks and places to buy food. Some places offer lodging for visitors.

Shopping in Pital includes supermarkets and various stores. You can buy fast food, groceries, shoes, and clothes. Stores also sell appliances and other accessories.

See also

In Spanish: Pital (San Carlos) para niños