Sarapiquí, Alajuela

Sarapiquí
District
Country Costa Rica
Province Alajuela
Canton Alajuela
Area
 • Total 113.98 km2 (44.01 sq mi)
Elevation 510 m (1,670 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 2 842
Time zone UTC−06:00
ZIP codes 20114

Sarapiquí is the name of the district number 14 of the canton of Alajuela, that in turn belongs to the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica.

Because it borders on the canton of Sarapiquí, it is often confused with the latter.[1]

Location

The district of Sarapiquí, is located in the northern region of the country and borders the canton of Sarapiquí to the east, Río Cuarto to the northwest, Valverde Vega to the west, and the district of Sabanilla de Alajuela to the south.

Its head, the picturesque and rural village of San Miguel, is located 51 km (1 hour 30 minutes) north of the city of Alajuela and 67.9 km (1 hour 52 minutes) north of San José, the nation's capital .

The nearest towns to San Miguel are Río Cuarto (city), La Virgen de Sarapiquí (village) and Cariblanco (village).

Geography

It has an area of 113.98 km², which makes it the largest district of the canton by area.

It presents a mountainous relief in the majority of its territory.

Demography

The district has 2,842 inhabitants, 2 making it the least populated of the canton.[2]

The 11 population centers of the district are:

San Miguel (header) Bajo Latas Cariblanco Cinchona Corazón de Jesús Isla Bonita San Antonio Paraíso Punta Mala Ujarrás Virgen del Socorro (part)[3]

Economy

The economy is mainly based on agriculture and livestock.

In the town of San Miguel de Sarapiquí, financial and health services (Ebais) are offered, both state.

The trade is represented by stores selling groceries, among others.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Map of Sarapiquí de Alajuela" (pdf). Municipality of Alajuela.
  2. ↑ "2011 Census Population Report" (pdf). INEC.
  3. ↑ "Canton of Alajuela" (pdf). Municipality of Alajuela.

Coordinates: 10°29′N 84°01′W / 10.483°N 84.017°W / 10.483; -84.017

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