Salitrillos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Salitrillos
District
Salitrillos Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	San José
Canton	Aserrí
Creation	22 April 1999
Area
• Total	14.35 km2 (5.54 sq mi)
Elevation	1,323 m (4,341 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	13,676
• Density	953.0/km2 (2,468.3/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	10607

Salitrillos is a district located in the Aserrí area, which is part of the San José province in Costa Rica. Think of a district as a smaller part of a larger region, like a neighborhood within a city.

Where is Salitrillos Located?

Salitrillos is found in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. It covers an area of about 14.35 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,435 football fields! The district is also quite high up, sitting at an elevation of 1,323 meters above sea level. This means it might have cooler temperatures than places closer to the coast.

How Old is Salitrillos?

Salitrillos was officially created as a district on April 22, 1999. This happened through a special government rule called "Decreto 27928-G." So, it's a relatively new district compared to some older towns in Costa Rica.

Who Lives in Salitrillos?

Just like schools count how many students they have, countries count their people using something called a census. A census helps us understand how many people live in a place and how the population changes over time.

According to the 2011 census, Salitrillos had a population of 13,676 people. This number tells us how many residents were living there at that specific time.

Getting Around Salitrillos

Getting around Salitrillos is mainly done by road. The district has several important roads that help people travel to and from the area. These roads connect Salitrillos to other parts of the canton and the province.

The main road routes that pass through Salitrillos include:

• National Route 209
• National Route 304

See also

In Spanish: Salitrillos para niños