Valle La Estrella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valle La Estrella
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District
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 Valle La Estrella
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Limón |
| Canton | Limón |
| Creation | 10 August 1992 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,238.66 km2 (478.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,908 |
| • Density | 14.4576/km2 (37.4449/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
70102
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Valle La Estrella is a special area, like a neighborhood or town, located in the Limón canton. This canton is part of the Limón province in Costa Rica.
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A Look Back in Time
Valle La Estrella became an official district on August 10, 1992. This happened because of a special government decision.
Where is Valle La Estrella?
Valle La Estrella covers a large area of about 1,238.66 square kilometers. It is located at an elevation of 18 meters above sea level. This means it is quite close to the coast.
Towns and Neighborhoods
Valle La Estrella is home to many smaller communities. These include different neighborhoods and villages.
Main Neighborhoods (Barrios)
- Colonia
- Finca Ocho
- Guaria
- Loras
- Pandora Oeste
- Río Ley
Smaller Villages (Poblados)
- Alsacia
- Armenia
- Atalanta
- Bananito Sur
- Boca Cuen
- Boca Río Estrella
- Bocuare
- Bonifacio
- Brisas
- Buenavista
- Burrico
- Calveri
- Caño Negro
- Cartagena
- Casa Amarilla
- Cerere
- Concepción
- Cuen
- Chirripó Abajo (part)
- Durfuy (San Miguel)
- Duruy
- Fortuna
- Gavilán
- Hueco
- I Griega
- Jabuy
- Llano Grande
- Manú
- Miramar
- Moi (San Vicente)
- Nanabre
- Nubes
- Penshurt
- Pléyades
- Porvenir
- Progreso
- Río Seco
- San Andrés
- San Carlos
- San Clemente
- San Rafael
- Suruy
- Talía
- Tobruk
- Tuba Creek (part)
- Valle de las Rosas
- Vegas de Cerere
- Vesta
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, a census was taken in Costa Rica. This count showed that 17,908 people lived in Valle La Estrella.
Getting Around
Valle La Estrella has important roads that help people travel. These roads connect the district to other places.
Main Roads
National Route 36
National Route 234
See also
In Spanish: Valle La Estrella para niños
