Siquirres facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Siquirres
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Siquirres town entrance
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 Siquirres
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Limón |
| Canton | Siquirres |
| Creation | 19 September 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 373.27 km2 (144.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31,637 |
| • Density | 84.7563/km2 (219.518/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
70301
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Siquirres is a district in the Limón province of Costa Rica. It's a busy place where people go for shopping and services. It's part of the Siquirres canton.
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What's in a Name?
The name Siquirres comes from an old native word. It means 'reddish colored'.
A Look Back in Time
Siquirres became an official district on September 19, 1911. This happened because of a special law called 'Ley 11'.
Where is Siquirres?
Siquirres covers an area of about 373 square kilometers. That's like a big piece of land! It is located about 62 meters above sea level.
Places in Siquirres
Siquirres is made up of many smaller areas. These include neighborhoods and villages.
Neighborhoods
- María Auxiliadora
- Brooklin
- San Rafael
- San Martín
- Triunfo
- Miraflores
- El Invu
- Siquirritos
- Betania
Villages
- Alto Guayacán
- Amelia
- Amistad
- Bajo Tigre
- Barnstorf
- Betania
- Boca Pacuare
- Boca Parismina
- Calvario
- Calle Tajo
- Canadá
- Caño Blanco
- Carmen
- Celina
- El Coco
- El Cocal
- Dos Bocas
- Encanto (north)
- Encanto (south)
- Ganga
- Imperio
- Indiana Dos
- Indiana Tres
- Indiana Uno
- Islona
- Lindavista
- Livingston
- Lucha
- Milla 52
- Moravia
- Morazán
- Nueva Esperanza
- Nueva Virginia
- San Alberto Nuevo
- San Alberto Viejo
- San Alejo
- San Joaquín
- Santo Domingo
Who Lives in Siquirres?
In 2011, a count of people called a census was done. The 2011 census showed that 31,637 people lived in Siquirres.
Here's how the population has grown over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 775 | — | |
| 1927 | 2,985 | 285.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,832 | −5.1% | |
| 1963 | 5,437 | 92.0% | |
| 1973 | 9,799 | 80.2% | |
| 1984 | 17,522 | 78.8% | |
| 2000 | 31,358 | 79.0% | |
| 2011 | 31,637 | 0.9% | |
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Famous People from Siquirres
Some well-known people come from Siquirres:
- Esteban Alvarado: A famous football goalkeeper.
- Hughenna L. Gauntlett: An American surgeon.
Getting Around Siquirres
Many roads connect Siquirres to other places. These roads help people travel and transport goods.
Main Roads
National Route 10
National Route 32
National Route 806
See also
In Spanish: Siquirres para niños
