Sabanilla District, Alajuela facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sabanilla
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District
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 Sabanilla
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.05 km2 (16.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,270 m (4,170 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,059 |
| • Density | 210.43/km2 (545.01/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20107
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Sabanilla is a cool place in Costa Rica. It's a special area called a district. Sabanilla is part of the Alajuela canton, which is like a county. This canton is located in the Alajuela province, similar to a state.
Sabanilla town is about 12 kilometers (about 7.5 miles) north of the center of Alajuela. The district covers an area of about 43 square kilometers. In 2011, around 9,059 people lived there. Sabanilla is well-known for growing coffee, and it's home to Doka Estate, which even supplies coffee to Starbucks! Another exciting activity here is motocross. Sabanilla has one of the most important motocross tracks in Costa Rica, called La Olla del Poás, or La Fergara by the locals.
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Exploring Sabanilla's Location
Sabanilla covers an area of about 43 square kilometers. It sits at an elevation of 1,270 meters (about 4,167 feet) above sea level. This high elevation helps with its cool climate.
Who Lives in Sabanilla?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 918 | — | |
| 1892 | 1,456 | 58.6% | |
| 1927 | 1,461 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,995 | 105.0% | |
| 1963 | 4,155 | 38.7% | |
| 1973 | 4,765 | 14.7% | |
| 1984 | 4,899 | 2.8% | |
| 2000 | 8,335 | 70.1% | |
| 2011 | 9,059 | 8.7% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Sabanilla had a population of 9,059 people. This shows how the number of people living in Sabanilla has grown over many years.
Getting Around Sabanilla
Main Roads in the District
The district has several important roads that help people travel. These roads connect Sabanilla to other towns and cities. Here are some of the main road routes:
National Route 107
National Route 120
National Route 130
National Route 146
National Route 712
Towns and Villages in Sabanilla
The district of Sabanilla includes several smaller towns and villages. The main center of the district is also called Sabanilla.
- Sabanilla (This is the main town of the district)
- Fraijanes
- Poasito
- San Luis
- El Cerro
- Los Ángeles
- Lajas
- La Doka
- Bajo Santa Bárbara
- Alto del Desengaño
- Vargas (Part of this area is in Sabanilla)
- El Espino (Part of this area is in Sabanilla)
See also
In Spanish: Sabanilla (Alajuela) para niños
