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Rodríguez
District
Rodríguez district location in Costa Rica
Rodríguez district location in Costa Rica
Rodríguez
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Alajuela
Canton Sarchí
Creation 10 December 1971
Area
 • Total 7.21 km2 (2.78 sq mi)
Elevation
1,033 m (3,389 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 2,121
 • Density 294.17/km2 (761.9/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
21205

Rodríguez is a small area in Costa Rica. It is a district within the Sarchí canton, which is part of the Alajuela province. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small town within a larger county.

About Rodríguez

Rodríguez is a district in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. It is known for its natural beauty and is a part of the Alajuela province. This area is a great example of the diverse landscapes you can find in Costa Rica.

History of Rodríguez

Rodríguez was officially created on December 10, 1971. Before that, it was part of another district called Sarchí Norte. A special government decision, called a "Decreto Ejecutivo," made Rodríguez its own separate district.

Geography and Landscape

Rodríguez covers an area of about 7.21 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 721 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of about 1033 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can lead to cooler temperatures and beautiful views.

People of Rodríguez

Historical population
Census Pop.
1973 1,434
1984 1,531 6.8%
2000 1,841 20.2%
2011 2,121 15.2%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

In 2011, a count of all the people living in Costa Rica, called a census, showed that Rodríguez had 2121 residents. This number helps us understand how the population has grown over the years.

Getting Around Rodríguez

Road Connections

The district is connected by roads that help people travel in and out. One important road is National Route 710. Roads are very important for connecting communities and making it easy for people to get to work, school, or visit friends and family.

  • CR RNT 710.svg National Route 710

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Rodríguez (Costa Rica) para niños

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