Tilarán facts for kids
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Tilarán
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Town and district
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Wind turbine in Tilarán
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 Tilarán
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Tilarán |
| Area | |
| • Total | 139.43 km2 (53.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 564 m (1,850 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,677 |
| • Density | 62.232/km2 (161.180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50801
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Tilarán is a small town and a district in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. It is the main town of the Tilarán Canton. The town is located in the hills that look over the western shore of Lake Arenal.
You can reach Tilarán by road from El Silencio. Road 142 also connects it through the Cordillera de Tilarán hills to Tejona. The area between Tilarán and Tejona is famous for its many wind turbines. These turbines are a big part of the landscape. Raising animals is also an important part of the local economy.
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Geography and Location
Tilarán covers an area of about 139.43 square kilometers (53.8 square miles). It is located at an elevation of 564 meters (1,850 feet) above sea level.
Neighborhoods and Villages
The district of Tilarán includes several smaller areas. These are:
- Barrios: Cabra, Carmen, Juan XXIII, Lomalinda
- Poblados (Villages): Cuatro Esquinas, Chiripa, Piamonte, Río Chiquito, San Luis, Tejona, Tres Esquinas
Population and People
In the year 2011, a census showed that Tilarán had a population of 8,677 people. Most people in Tilarán follow the Roman Catholic religion. The town is also the center of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tilarán.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 1,239 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,922 | 55.1% | |
| 1963 | 3,426 | 78.3% | |
| 1973 | 4,601 | 34.3% | |
| 1984 | 5,926 | 28.8% | |
| 2000 | 7,706 | 30.0% | |
| 2011 | 8,677 | 12.6% | |
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Transportation
Road Connections
Several important roads pass through the Tilarán district. These roads help people travel to and from the town.
- National Route 142
- National Route 145
- National Route 925
- National Route 926
Road 142 connects Tilarán to El Silencio. It also goes through the Cordillera de Tilarán hills to the town of Tejona.
Economy
The area between Tilarán and Tejona is home to one of Costa Rica's most important wind farms. You can see many large wind turbines across the landscape. These turbines help create electricity from wind power.
Animal husbandry, which means raising animals like cattle, is also a very important part of the local economy. Farmers in the area raise animals for various products.
Notable People
Many interesting people come from Tilarán. Here are a few:
- Doris Murillo Boniche – A local artist and a retired art professor.
- Leonidas Flores – A retired professional football player.
- Carlos Palacios Herrera – A professional cyclist.
- Luis Esteban Herrera – A talented pianist.
- Mark List – A driver who competes in the Monster Jam circuit.
- Danadith Tayals – A poet.
- Manuel Vargas – A sculptor who creates art from materials.
See also
In Spanish: Tilarán para niños
