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{{distinguish |Sarapiquí, Alajuela}} |
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|pushpin_map_caption = Sarapiquí canton location in Costa Rica |
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|image_flag = Bandera de Sarapiquí (Costa Rica). |
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|image_seal = Escudo del Cantón de Sarapiquí.png |
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|website = {{URL|https://sarapiqui.go.cr/}} |
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'''Sarapiquí''' is the tenth [[Cantons of Costa Rica|canton]] in the province of [[Heredia Province|Heredia]] in [[Costa Rica]].<ref name="divadm">{{cite web | |
'''Sarapiquí''' is the tenth [[Cantons of Costa Rica|canton]] in the province of [[Heredia Province|Heredia]] in [[Costa Rica]].<ref name="divadm">{{cite web |language=es |title=Declara oficial para efectos administrativos, la aprobación de la División Territorial Administrativa de la República N°41548-MGP |url=http://www.pgrweb.go.cr/scij/Busqueda/Normativa/Normas/nrm_texto_completo.aspx?param1=NRTC&nValor1=1&nValor2=88416&nValor3=115607¶m2=1&strTipM=TC&lResultado=1&strSim=simp |website=Sistema Costarricense de Información Jurídica |accessdate=26 September 2020 |date=19 March 2019}}</ref><ref name="dta2017">{{cite book |language=es |title=División Territorial Administrativa de la República de Costa Rica|date=8 March 2017|publisher=Editorial Digital de la Imprenta Nacional|isbn=978-9977-58-477-5|url=https://www.imprentanacional.go.cr/editorialdigital/libros/historiaygeografia/division_17.pdf}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The canton includes the major portion of the Province of Heredia, and is named for its major waterway, the [[Sarapiquí River]]. The western half of the canton gives way to the San Carlos Plain. Heredia's provincial border with [[Alajuela Province|Alajuela]], which runs through the middle of the San Carlos Plain, marks the canton's western limit. The southern boundary of the canton is established by La Virgen River. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The canton was established by law on November 18, 1970. |
The canton was established by law on November 18, 1970. |
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| ⚫ | The Sarapiquí River played a very important role in the defense of national sovereignty, because on 10 April 1856, the filibusters under the command of the American [[William Walker (filibuster)|William Walker]] arrived in Costa Rica through the Sarapiquí River, where the battle of Sardinal was fought. This river and region allowed the export of goods to Europe. |
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The Sarapiquí River, which crosses the canton from south to north, has a relevant history in Costa Rica, for two primary reasons: |
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It was the first transport route between Costa Rica and Europe. |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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Sarapiquí has an area of {{formatnum:2140.54}} km |
Sarapiquí has an area of {{formatnum:2140.54}} km<sup>2</sup>.<ref name="inecarea">{{cite web |language=es |title=Área en kilómetros cuadrados, según provincia, cantón y distrito administrativo |url=https://www.inec.cr/anuario-estadistico/anuario-estadistico-geografia |website=Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos |accessdate=26 September 2020}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The canton includes the major portion of the Province of Heredia, and is named for its major waterway, the [[Sarapiquí River]]. The western half of the canton gives way to the San Carlos Plain. Heredia's provincial border with [[Alajuela Province|Alajuela]], which runs through the middle of the San Carlos Plain, marks the canton's western limit. The southern boundary of the canton is established by La Virgen River. |
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== Economy == |
== Economy == |
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For the [[Costa Rica 2011 Census|2011 census]], Sarapiquí had a population of {{formatnum:57147}} inhabitants. |
For the [[Costa Rica 2011 Census|2011 census]], Sarapiquí had a population of {{formatnum:57147}} inhabitants.<ref name="censo2011">{{cite web |language=es |title=Censo. 2011. Población total por zona y sexo, según provincia, cantón y distrito |url=https://www.inec.cr/censos/censos-2011 |website=Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos |accessdate=26 September 2020}}</ref> |
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==Districts== |
==Districts== |
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The canton of Sarapiqui is divided into five districts: |
The canton of Sarapiqui is divided into five districts: |
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* [[La Virgen, Sarapiquí|La Virgen]] |
* [[La Virgen, Sarapiquí|La Virgen]] |
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* [[Horquetas, Sarapiquí|Horquetas]] |
* [[Horquetas, Sarapiquí|Horquetas]] |
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* [[Llanuras del Gaspar]] |
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* [[Cureña, Sarapiquí|Cureña]] |
* [[Cureña, Sarapiquí|Cureña]] |
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{{Provinces of Costa Rica}} |
{{Provinces of Costa Rica}} |
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[[Category:Cantons of Heredia Province]] |
[[Category:Cantons of Heredia Province]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in Heredia Province]] |
[[Category:Populated places in Heredia Province]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:50, 17 August 2023
Sarapiquí | |
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.svg) Flag  Seal | |
 Sarapiquí canton | |
  Sarapiquí Sarapiquí canton location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates: 10°29′07″N 83°56′10″W / 10.4853128°N 83.9362°W | |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Municipalidad de Sarapiquí |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,140.54 km2 (826.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 57,147 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (69/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Canton code | 410 |
| Website | sarapiqui |
Sarapiquí is the tenth canton in the province of Heredia in Costa Rica.[1][2]
History
[edit]The canton was established by law on November 18, 1970.
The Sarapiquí River played a very important role in the defense of national sovereignty, because on 10 April 1856, the filibusters under the command of the American William Walker arrived in Costa Rica through the Sarapiquí River, where the battle of Sardinal was fought. This river and region allowed the export of goods to Europe.
Geography
[edit]Sarapiquí has an area of 2,140.54 km2.[3]
The canton includes the major portion of the Province of Heredia, and is named for its major waterway, the Sarapiquí River. The western half of the canton gives way to the San Carlos Plain. Heredia's provincial border with Alajuela, which runs through the middle of the San Carlos Plain, marks the canton's western limit. The southern boundary of the canton is established by La Virgen River.
Economy
[edit]The main agricultural activities in the region are: banana, pineapple, coffee, corn, cocoa, cardamom, citrus, palm, foliage, ornamental plants, fruit trees and livestock.
The tourism has had an important development in the last years, thanks to the recreational activities practiced in the Sarapiquí river.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1973 | 12,618 | — |
| 1984 | 18,909 | +3.75% |
| 2000 | 45,435 | +5.63% |
| 2011 | 57,147 | +2.11% |
| 2022 | 67,153 | +1.48% |
| Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos[4] Centro Centroamericano de Población[5] | ||
For the 2011 census, Sarapiquí had a population of 57,147 inhabitants.[6]
Districts
[edit]The canton of Sarapiqui is divided into five districts:
Transportation
[edit]Road transportation
[edit]The canton is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 4: For San Carlos, where agricultural crops such as pineapples, palm hearts and ornamental plants are observed.
National Route 126: The traditional route or route of the heroes (Vara Blanca), where you can see the San Fernando and La Paz waterfalls, mountains, rivers and volcanoes, next to the Sarapiquí river canyon.
National Route 229
National Route 505
National Route 506
National Route 507
National Route 510
National Route 745
National Route 817
References
[edit]- ^ "Declara oficial para efectos administrativos, la aprobación de la División Territorial Administrativa de la República N°41548-MGP". Sistema Costarricense de Información Jurídica (in Spanish). 19 March 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ División Territorial Administrativa de la República de Costa Rica (PDF) (in Spanish). Editorial Digital de la Imprenta Nacional. 8 March 2017. ISBN 978-9977-58-477-5.
- ^ "Área en kilómetros cuadrados, según provincia, cantón y distrito administrativo". Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos" (in Spanish).
- ^ Centro Centroamericano de Población de la Universidad de Costa Rica. "Sistema de Consulta a Bases de Datos Estadísticas" (in Spanish).
- ^ "Censo. 2011. Población total por zona y sexo, según provincia, cantón y distrito". Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 September 2020.
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