Tres Equis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tres Equis
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District
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 Tres Equis
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Cartago |
| Canton | Turrialba |
| Creation | 25 April 1994 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.18 km2 (14.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 630 m (2,070 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,808 |
| • Density | 48.628/km2 (125.95/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
30510
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Tres Equis is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Turrialba canton, which is like a county, and it is located in the Cartago province.
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A Look Back: When Tres Equis Started
Tres Equis became an official district on April 25, 1994. This means it was recognized as its own special area at that time.
Where is Tres Equis? (Geography)
Tres Equis covers an area of about 37.18 square kilometers. That is like a space of 37.18 squares, each 1 kilometer long and 1 kilometer wide. The district is also about 630 meters above sea level. This means it is quite high up, which can affect its weather and landscape.
Who Lives in Tres Equis? (Population)
Every few years, countries count how many people live in different areas. This count is called a census. For the 2011 census, Tres Equis had a population of 1,808 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,946 | — | |
| 2011 | 1,808 | −7.1% | |
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Getting Around: Roads in Tres Equis
The district has several important roads that help people travel. These roads connect Tres Equis to other places.
Main Road Routes
The following main road routes pass through Tres Equis:
National Route 10
National Route 413
See also
In Spanish: Tres Equis de Turrialba para niños
