Rita | |
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Coordinates: 10°26′01″N 83°45′11″W / 10.4337009°N 83.7530067°W | |
Country | Costa Rica |
Province | Limón |
Canton | Pococí |
Creation | 2 July 1971 |
Area | |
• Total | 502.39 km2 (193.97 sq mi) |
Elevation | 111 m (364 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 24,041 |
• Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
Postal code | 70203 |
Rita is a district of the Pococí canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica. [1] [2]
Rita was created on 2 July 1971 by Decreto Ejecutivo 1825-G. Segregated from Guápiles. [2]
Rita has an area of 502.39 km2 [3] and an elevation of 111 metres. [1]
It presents a territory dominated by the plains, with an average altitude of 111 meters above sea level. [4]
It is located in the northeastern region of the country and borders the districts of Colorado to the north, Guápiles to the south and Cariari to the east. While to the west it borders with the province of Heredia.
Its head, the village of La Rita, is located 9.6 km (17 minutes) to the north of Guápiles and 74.9 km (1 hours 32 minutes) to the northeast of San José the capital of the nation.
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1973 | 6,529 | — | |
1984 | 11,965 | 83.3% | |
2000 | 21,841 | 82.5% | |
2011 | 24,041 | 10.1% | |
Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
[5] |
For the 2011 census, Rita had a population of 24,041 inhabitants. [7]
The district's population centers are:
It plays an important role in the area, banana and pineapple cultivation of extensive modality for export purposes.
La Rita, its head, have health and education services. Entertainment services are also offered in recreational areas.
In terms of trade, the sale of groceries, shoes, clothes and various accessories stands out.
The district is covered by the following road routes:
Rita | |
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Coordinates: 10°26′01″N 83°45′11″W / 10.4337009°N 83.7530067°W | |
Country | Costa Rica |
Province | Limón |
Canton | Pococí |
Creation | 2 July 1971 |
Area | |
• Total | 502.39 km2 (193.97 sq mi) |
Elevation | 111 m (364 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 24,041 |
• Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
Postal code | 70203 |
Rita is a district of the Pococí canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica. [1] [2]
Rita was created on 2 July 1971 by Decreto Ejecutivo 1825-G. Segregated from Guápiles. [2]
Rita has an area of 502.39 km2 [3] and an elevation of 111 metres. [1]
It presents a territory dominated by the plains, with an average altitude of 111 meters above sea level. [4]
It is located in the northeastern region of the country and borders the districts of Colorado to the north, Guápiles to the south and Cariari to the east. While to the west it borders with the province of Heredia.
Its head, the village of La Rita, is located 9.6 km (17 minutes) to the north of Guápiles and 74.9 km (1 hours 32 minutes) to the northeast of San José the capital of the nation.
Historical population | |||
---|---|---|---|
Census | Pop. | %± | |
1973 | 6,529 | — | |
1984 | 11,965 | 83.3% | |
2000 | 21,841 | 82.5% | |
2011 | 24,041 | 10.1% | |
Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
[5] |
For the 2011 census, Rita had a population of 24,041 inhabitants. [7]
The district's population centers are:
It plays an important role in the area, banana and pineapple cultivation of extensive modality for export purposes.
La Rita, its head, have health and education services. Entertainment services are also offered in recreational areas.
In terms of trade, the sale of groceries, shoes, clothes and various accessories stands out.
The district is covered by the following road routes: