Rincón de Sabanilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rincón de Sabanilla
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 Rincón de Sabanilla
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | San Pablo |
| Creation | 19 November 2008 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.36 km2 (0.91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,135 m (3,724 ft) |
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| • Total | 8,259 |
| • Density | 3,500/km2 (9,064/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40902
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Rincón de Sabanilla is a district located in Costa Rica. It is part of the San Pablo canton, which is found in the Heredia province. Think of it like a neighborhood within a town, which is part of a larger region!
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How Rincón de Sabanilla Started
Rincón de Sabanilla became its own official district on November 19, 2008. Before that, it was part of another district called San Pablo. It was made a separate district by a special government decision.
Where is Rincón de Sabanilla?
This district covers an area of about 2.36 square kilometers (that's about 0.91 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 1,135 meters (about 3,724 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2011 census, Rincón de Sabanilla had a population of 8,259 people.
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| 2011 | 8,259 | — | |
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Getting Around Rincón de Sabanilla
People in Rincón de Sabanilla can travel by both roads and trains.
Road Travel
The district has important roads that help people get around. One of these is National Route 5.
National Route 5
Train Travel
The Interurbano Line is a train service that runs through this district. It is operated by a company called Incofer.
See also
In Spanish: Rincón de Sabanilla para niños
