Quitirrisí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quitirrisí
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District
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 Quitirrisí
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Mora |
| Creation | 11 September 2014 |
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| • Total | 26.69 km2 (10.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,140 m (3,740 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10707
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Quitirrisí is a district of the Mora canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
The district itself includes the Huetar indigenous territory of Quitirrisí. One of the touristic attractions of the district is the Rancho Biriteca, a cultural center to rescue and approach to the Huetar culture and handcrafting traditions. Handcrafted chests, hats and hammocks can be found and purchased in many indigenous-owned stores everywhere in the district.
History
Quitirrisí was created on 11 September 2014 by the Law 9269.
Geography
Quitirrisí has an area of 26.69 km2 and an elevation of 1,140 metres.
Demographics
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For the 2011 census, Quitirrisí had not been created and therefore there are no census data before 2014.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 239
See also
In Spanish: Quitirrisí para niños
