Sardinal Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Sardinal
District
Sardinal Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Guanacaste
Canton	Carrillo
Area
• Total	261.43 km² (100.94 sq mi)
Elevation	46 m (151 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	14,912
• Density	57.0401/km² (147.733/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	50503

Sardinal is a district located in the Carrillo area of the Guanacaste province in Costa Rica. It's a part of this beautiful Central American country. Sardinal is known for its natural beauty and is home to many people.

Geography of Sardinal
- Main Towns and Villages
Population and People
Getting Around Sardinal
See also

Geography of Sardinal

Sardinal covers a large area of about 261.43 square kilometers. That's like a big park! It sits at an elevation of about 46 meters above sea level. This means it's not too high up, but also not right at the beach.

Main Towns and Villages

The main town and administrative center of the district is also called Sardinal. It's where many people live and where important activities happen. Besides the main town, there are many other smaller villages in the district. These include places like Artola, Coco, and Playa Hermosa, which are often popular spots.

Population and People

Sardinal is home to many people. In the year 2011, a census counted about 14,912 inhabitants living in the district. A census is like a big count of all the people in an area.

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1883	797	—
1892	1,107	38.9%
1927	1,854	67.5%
1950	2,623	41.5%
1963	3,712	41.5%
1973	4,732	27.5%
1984	5,952	25.8%
2000	10,118	70.0%
2011	14,912	47.4%
Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos Centro Centroamericano de Población

Getting Around Sardinal

Sardinal is connected by several important roads. These roads help people travel between the different towns and villages in the district. They also connect Sardinal to other parts of Costa Rica.