Zarcero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zarcero
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Topiary at Parque Francisco Alvarado in Zarcero
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 Zarcero
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Zarcero |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.72 km2 (4.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,736 m (5,696 ft) |
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| • Total | 4,004 |
| • Density | 341.64/km2 (884.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
21101
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Zarcero is a cool district in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. It's part of the Zarcero canton.
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A Glimpse into Zarcero's Past
Zarcero became an official "ciudad" (city) on July 24, 1918. This was a big step for the town!
Exploring Zarcero's Geography
Zarcero covers an area of about 11.72 square kilometers. It sits high up at 1,736 meters above sea level.
This district is located in Costa Rica's Central Mountain Range. It's about 50 kilometers northwest of Alajuela, a provincial capital. You can also find it 27 kilometers southeast of Ciudad Quesada.
Zarcero is famous for its cool mountain weather. The area is great for dairy farming and growing crops. Many local businesses here use organic farming methods. They make tasty jams, cheese, and other dairy products.
Zarcero's Neighborhoods
- Cantarranas
- Santa Teresita
Who Lives in Zarcero?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 328 | — | |
| 1927 | 791 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,159 | 46.5% | |
| 1963 | 1,499 | 29.3% | |
| 1973 | 2,148 | 43.3% | |
| 1984 | 2,517 | 17.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,790 | 50.6% | |
| 2011 | 4,004 | 5.6% | |
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In the 2011 census, Zarcero had a population of 4,004 people.
Getting Around Zarcero
Main Roads
You can reach Zarcero using these important roads:
- National Route 141
- National Route 741
Fun Places to Visit in Zarcero
Parque Francisco Alvarado
This park is right in front of the church in the town center. It's super famous for its amazing topiary garden. A talented artist named Evangelista Blanco has been shaping the shrubs here since the 1960s. You'll see bushes trimmed into all sorts of animal shapes. Some are even abstract and very unique!
Iglesia de San Rafael
Zarcero's church is a beautiful pink and blue building. It was built way back in 1895. Inside, you'll find lovely paintings showing the stations of the cross. The church has some cool secrets too. The columns look like marble, but they are just painted that way. Also, the outside looks like brick, but it's actually metal siding!
See also
In Spanish: Zarcero (Costa Rica) para niños
