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Zapotal
District
Zapotal district location in Costa Rica
Zapotal district location in Costa Rica
Zapotal
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Guanacaste
Canton Nandayure
Area
 • Total 105.18 km2 (40.61 sq mi)
Elevation
500 m (1,600 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 1,215
 • Density 11.552/km2 (29.919/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
50903

Zapotal is a small area, also called a district. It is part of the Nandayure canton. This canton is located in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.

What is Zapotal Like?

Zapotal covers an area of about 105.18 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 26,000 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 500 meters above sea level. This means it is located quite high up, away from the coast.

How Many People Live There?

In 2011, a census was taken in Costa Rica. This count showed that 1,215 people lived in Zapotal at that time. A census helps us understand how many people live in an area. It also tells us about their age, jobs, and other interesting facts.

Getting Around Zapotal

People in Zapotal use roads to travel. The district is connected by a few important road routes. These roads help people get to other towns and cities. They are also used to transport goods.

Main Roads in Zapotal

  • CR RNS 160.svg National Route 160
  • CR RNT 901.svg National Route 901
  • CR RNT 902.svg National Route 902

See Also

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