Santa Rosa District, Tilarán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Rosa
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District
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 Santa Rosa
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Tilarán |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.8 km2 (27.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,945 |
| • Density | 27.089/km2 (70.16/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50804
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Santa Rosa is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Tilarán area, which is in the Guanacaste province. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small town within a bigger region.
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Where is Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa covers an area of about 71.8 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 10,000 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 432 meters above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the coast.
Places to Know
Within the Santa Rosa district, you'll find several smaller communities. These include:
- Aguilares
- Campos Azules
- Montes de Oro (part of it)
- Naranjos Agrios
- Palma
- Quebrada Azul
- Ranchitos
- Santa Rosa (the main town)
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 1,066 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,751 | 64.3% | |
| 1963 | 1,750 | −0.1% | |
| 1973 | 1,407 | −19.6% | |
| 1984 | 1,309 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,690 | 29.1% | |
| 2011 | 1,945 | 15.1% | |
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According to the 2011 census, about 1,945 people lived in Santa Rosa. The number of people living here has changed over the years, growing from just over 1,000 in 1927.
Getting Around
Roads
You can reach Santa Rosa using a few main roads. These are important for people to travel in and out of the district. The main roads include:
National Route 142
National Route 927
Find Out More
If you want to learn more about Santa Rosa in Spanish, you can visit: Santa Rosa de Tilarán para niños
