Rita, Pococí facts for kids
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Rita
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 Rita
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Limón |
| Canton | Pococí |
| Creation | 2 July 1971 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 502.39 km2 (193.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24,041 |
| • Density | 47.8533/km2 (123.939/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
70203
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Rita is a district of the Pococí canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.
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History
Rita was created on 2 July 1971 by Decreto Ejecutivo 1825-G. Segregated from Guápiles.
Geography
Rita has an area of 502.39 km2 and an elevation of 111 metres.
It presents a territory dominated by the plains, with an average altitude of 111 meters above sea level.
It is located in the northeastern region of the country and borders the districts of Colorado to the north, Guápiles to the south and Cariari to the east. While to the west it borders with the province of Heredia.
Its head, the village of La Rita, is located 9.6 km (17 minutes) to the north of Guápiles and 74.9 km (1 hours 32 minutes) to the northeast of San José the capital of the nation.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 6,529 | — | |
| 1984 | 11,965 | 83.3% | |
| 2000 | 21,841 | 82.5% | |
| 2011 | 24,041 | 10.1% | |
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For the 2011 census, Rita had a population of 24,041 inhabitants.
Settlements
The district's population centers are:
- Neighborhoods (Barrios): Cruce de Jordán, Cristo Rey (La Perrera), Peligro, Pueblo Nuevo.
- Villages (Poblados): Balastre, Canta Gallo, Cayuga, Cocorí, Chirvalo, Encina, Gallopinto, Hamburgo, I Griega, Indio, Jardín, Palmitas, Porvenir, Primavera, Rótulo, San Carlos, San Cristóbal, San Pedro, Santa Elena, Sirena, Suárez, Suerte, Tarire, Teresa, Ticabán, Triángulo, Victoria, Prado
Economy
Banana and pineapple cultivation of extensive modality for export purposes play an important role in the area.
La Rita has health and education services. Entertainment services are also offered in recreational areas.
In terms of trade, the sale of groceries, shoes, clothes and various accessories stands out.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 247
National Route 249
National Route 809
National Route 814
National Route 817
See also
In Spanish: La Rita (Pococí) para niños
