Santa Rita District, Nandayure facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Rita
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District
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 Santa Rita
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Nandayure |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.32 km2 (19.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,446 |
| • Density | 28.176/km2 (72.98/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50902
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Santa Rita is a small area or "district" in Costa Rica. It's part of the Nandayure canton, which is like a county. This district is located in the Guanacaste Province, a beautiful region of Costa Rica.
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About the Land
Santa Rita covers an area of about 51.32 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 5,132 soccer fields! The land here is quite low, with an average height of 52 meters above sea level.
Villages and Towns
The main village and administrative center of the district is also called Santa Rita.
Other small villages in the district include Angostura, Cacao, Chumico, Guaria, Guastomatal, Morote, Tacanis, Uvita (partly), and Hierbabuena (partly).
People Living Here
In 2011, a census was taken to count the people in Santa Rita. The census showed that 1,446 people lived in the district at that time.
Getting Around
Road Connections
The Santa Rita district has a few important roads that help people travel. These roads connect the district to other parts of Costa Rica.
National Route 21
National Route 161
See also
In Spanish: Santa Rita de Nandayure para niños
