Santa Teresita District facts for kids
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Santa Teresita
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District
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 Santa Teresita
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Cartago |
| Canton | Turrialba |
| Creation | 11 June 1968 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 60 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,744 |
| • Density | 79/km2 (205/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
30505
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Santa Teresita is a district of the Turrialba canton, in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.
History
Santa Teresita was created on 11 June 1968 by Decreto Ejecutivo 20. Segregated from Peralta.
Geography
Santa Teresita has an area of 60 km² and an elevation of 480 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 2,894 | — | |
| 1984 | 3,835 | 32.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,095 | 32.9% | |
| 2011 | 4,744 | −6.9% | |
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For the 2011 census, Santa Teresita had a population of 4,744 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 415
Tourism
The Guayabo National Monument is located between this district and Santa Cruz district, both in Turrialba canton.
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