Pocosol facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pocosol
District
Pocosol Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Alajuela
Canton	San Carlos
Creation	3 November 1983
Area
• Total	660.75 km2 (255.12 sq mi)
Elevation	110 m (360 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	15,395
• Density	23.2993/km2 (60.3449/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	21013

Pocosol is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the San Carlos area in the Alajuela province.

History of Pocosol

Pocosol was officially created on November 3, 1983. Before this, it was part of another district called Cutris. This change was made by a special government decision.

Geography of Pocosol

Pocosol covers an area of about 660.75 square kilometers. It is located at an elevation of 110 meters above sea level. This district is in the northern part of Costa Rica.

Its borders are:

• To the north: Nicaragua
• To the south: Monterrey
• To the west: Los Chiles
• To the east: Cutris

The main town in Pocosol is Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa is about 44.7 kilometers northeast of Ciudad Quesada. It is also about 144 kilometers northwest of San Jose, the capital city. The land in Pocosol is mostly flat.

Population of Pocosol

According to the 2011 census, Pocosol had 15,395 residents. This makes it the fourth most populated district in its canton. It is smaller in population than Quesada, Aguas Zarcas, and Pital.

Transportation in Pocosol

Road Network

Several important roads pass through Pocosol. These roads help people travel and transport goods.

The district is connected by the following national road routes:

• National Route 35
• National Route 227
• National Route 752
• National Route 761

Communities in Pocosol

Pocosol is home to 44 different communities or population centers. Each of these places has its own unique character.

Here are some of the communities:

• Santa Rosa (the main town)
• Santa María
• Las Brisas
• Acapulco
• Tres y Tres
• Asentamiento Juanilama
• La Esperanza
• San Martín
• San Bosco
• Santa Lucía
• San Diego
• San Andrés
• San Isidro (Zapatón)
• Buenos Aires
• Esterito
• La Milagrosa
• Asentamiento Los Ángeles
• Asentamiento Las Nieves
• Asentamiento Santa Rosa
• Parajeles
• San Gerardo
• Santa Cecilia
• El Edén
• La Luisa
• San Luis
• El Plomo
• Rancho Quemado
• Paraíso
• Pueblo Nuevo
• Paso Real
• San Rafael
• La Ceiba
• La Aldea
• San Alejo
• San Cristóbal
• Cuatro Esquinas
• Banderas
• El Conchito
• San Isidro
• La Guaria
• El Jocote
• Llano Verde
• La Azucena
• El Concho
• Pueblo Santo

Economy of Pocosol

The economy of Pocosol relies on a few main activities. These activities help the people of the district earn a living.

The three main economic activities are:

• Farming: People grow crops like citrus fruits, sugar cane, and root vegetables.
• Cattle Raising: Farmers raise cattle for both meat and milk. This is called "dual purpose" farming.
• Forestry: This involves planting new trees and processing wood for different uses.

Services Available

Pocosol offers many important services to its residents. These include health clinics and schools for education. There are also many businesses like pharmacies, shops, banks, and restaurants.

See also

In Spanish: Pocosol para niños