Quebrada Grande District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quebrada Grande
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District
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 Quebrada Grande
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Tilarán |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.72 km2 (13.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 725 m (2,379 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,700 |
| • Density | 80.1/km2 (207/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50802
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Quebrada Grande is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Tilarán area, which is in the Guanacaste province.
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What's in a Name?
The name Quebrada Grande comes from Spanish. It means 'Big Creek' in English. This name makes sense because there's a large creek or stream in the area.
A Look at History
Quebrada Grande has changed over time. On June 11, 2020, a new district called Cabeceras was created. This new district was formed using some land that used to be part of Quebrada Grande.
Before this change, Quebrada Grande was much larger. It used to cover about 85.24 square kilometers (32.91 square miles). After the change, 51.25 square kilometers (19.79 square miles) became part of the new Cabeceras district.
Geography and Land
Quebrada Grande covers an area of 33.72 square kilometers (about 13 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 725 meters (about 2,379 feet) above sea level.
Towns and Villages
Within the Quebrada Grande district, you can find several smaller towns and villages. These include:
- Barrionuevo
- Cabeceras de Cañas
- Campos de Oro
- Dos de Tilarán
- Esperanza
- Florida
- Monte Olivos
- Nubes
- San Miguel
- Turín (part of it)
- Vueltas
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Quebrada Grande has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1927 | 1,127 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,057 | −6.2% | |
| 1963 | 1,933 | 82.9% | |
| 1973 | 1,720 | −11.0% | |
| 1984 | 1,879 | 9.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,508 | 33.5% | |
| 2011 | 2,700 | 7.7% | |
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According to the 2011 census, there were 2,700 people living in Quebrada Grande.
Getting Around: Roads
The district of Quebrada Grande is connected by several important roads. These roads help people travel to and from the area. The main road routes include:
National Route 145
National Route 606
National Route 619
See also
In Spanish: Quebrada Grande para niños
