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Santa Rosa is a special area, called a district, located in the Turrialba region. It's part of the Cartago province in the beautiful country of Costa Rica.

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Santa Rosa
District
Santa Rosa district location in Costa Rica
Santa Rosa district location in Costa Rica
Santa Rosa
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Cartago
Canton Turrialba
Creation 11 June 1968
Area
 • Total 22.29 km2 (8.61 sq mi)
Elevation
810 m (2,660 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 5,232
 • Density 234.72/km2 (607.93/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
30509

History of Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa was officially created on June 11, 1968. This happened through a special government decision called "Decreto Ejecutivo 20." Before this, Santa Rosa was part of the Turrialba area.

Geography and Location

Santa Rosa covers an area of about 22.29 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 2,229 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 810 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its climate and scenery.

People and Population

Historical population
Census Pop.
1973 5,551
1984 3,874 −30.2%
2000 4,759 22.8%
2011 5,232 9.9%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

In 2011, a count of all the people living in Costa Rica was done. This is called a census. According to the 2011 census, Santa Rosa had a population of 5,232 people.

Getting Around Santa Rosa

Road Connections

The district of Santa Rosa has important roads that help people travel. One of the main roads that goes through the area is:

  • National Route 230

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See also

In Spanish: Santa Rosa de Turrialba para niños

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