Monterrey, San Carlos

Monterrey
District
Monterrey
Coordinates: 10°32′12″N 84°39′33″W / 10.53667°N 84.65917°W / 10.53667; -84.65917Coordinates: 10°32′12″N 84°39′33″W / 10.53667°N 84.65917°W / 10.53667; -84.65917
Country  Costa Rica
Province Alajuela
Canton San Carlos
Area
 • Total 220.12 km2 (84.99 sq mi)
Elevation 100-600 m (−1,900 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 3,455
 • Density 16/km2 (41/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
ZIP codes 21012

Monterrey is the name of the district number 12 of the Canton of San Carlos, which in turn belongs to the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica.

Location

It is located in the northern region of the country and borders with Pocosol to the north, La Fortuna and Tilarán to the south, La Fortuna and Cutris to the east and Venado to the west.

Its head, the town of Monterrey, is located 50.6 Km (1 hour 2 minutes) to the NW of Ciudad Quesada and 142 Km (2 hours 47 minutes) to the NW of San Jose the capital of the nation.

Geography

Monterrey has an area of 220.12 km², which makes it the fifth district of the canton by area.

It is located at an elevation of between 100 to 2200 meters above sea level.

Demography

The district has 3 455 inhabitants, making it the 11th most populated of the canton.[1]

Monterrey has 17 population centers:

  • Santo Domingo
  • Mirador
  • Santa Marta
  • Montelimar
  • San Andrés
  • San Cristóbal
  • La Unión
  • San Antonio
  • Pataste
  • Sabalito
  • San Miguel
  • San Juan
  • Las Delicias
  • Chambacú
  • La Orquídea
  • Alto de Monterrey
  • San Eulalia

Economy

The district is characterized by a fresh climate, mountains and evergreen grasslands that together with the wealth and abundance of water, allows the development of meat and milk breeding, as well as planting roots and tubers.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2011 Census Population Report" (pdf). INEC.
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