Sarapiquí (canton): Difference between revisions
Content deleted Content added
m sp (2): Heredia´s→Heredia's, canton´s→canton's |
m clean up, typo(s) fixed: km² → km<sup>2</sup> |
||
| (41 intermediate revisions by 23 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Short description|Canton in Heredia province, Costa Rica}} |
|||
'''Sarapiquí''' is the name of the tenth [[Cantons of Costa Rica|canton]] in the province of [[Heredia Province|Heredia]] in [[Costa Rica]]. The canton covers an area of 2,140.54 km²<ref>Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), 2001.</ref>, and has a population of 49,327<ref>Estimates of Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC), May 2003.</ref>. The capital city of the canton is [[Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí|Puerto Viejo]]. |
|||
{{Other uses|Sarapiquí (disambiguation){{!}}Sarapiquí}} |
|||
{{distinguish |Sarapiquí, Alajuela}} |
|||
{{Infobox settlement |
|||
|name = Sarapiquí |
|||
|native_name_lang = es |
|||
|settlement_type = [[Cantons of Costa Rica|Canton]] |
|||
|pushpin_map = Costa Rica |
|||
|pushpin_map_alt = Sarapiquí canton location in Costa Rica |
|||
|pushpin_map_caption = Sarapiquí canton location in Costa Rica |
|||
|coordinates = {{coord|10.4853128|-83.9362|type:adm2nd_region:CR|display=inline,title}} |
|||
|image_flag = Bandera de Sarapiquí (Costa Rica).svg |
|||
|image_seal = Escudo del Cantón de Sarapiquí.png |
|||
|image_map = {{maplink|frame=yes|plain=yes|frame-align=center|type=shape|title=Sarapiquí canton}} |
|||
|map_alt = Sarapiquí canton |
|||
|map_caption = Sarapiquí canton |
|||
|image_skyline = |
|||
|image_alt = |
|||
|image_caption = |
|||
|established_title = Creation |
|||
|established_date = |
|||
|subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] |
|||
|subdivision_name = {{CRI}} |
|||
|subdivision_type1 = [[Provinces of Costa Rica|Province]] |
|||
|subdivision_name1 = [[Heredia Province|Heredia]] |
|||
|government_type = [[Local government in Costa Rica|Municipality]] |
|||
|governing_body = {{lang|es|Municipalidad de Sarapiquí}} |
|||
|area_total_km2 = 2140.54 |
|||
|elevation_m = 68 |
|||
|population_total = 57147 |
|||
|population_as_of = 2011 |
|||
|population_density_km2 = auto |
|||
|timezone1 = [[UTC−06:00]] |
|||
|blank_name = Canton code |
|||
|blank_info = 410 |
|||
|website = {{URL|https://sarapiqui.go.cr/}} |
|||
}} |
|||
'''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> |
|||
==History== |
|||
The canton includes the major portion of the Sarapiquí region, and is named for its major waterway, the Río Sarapiquí, which forms the canton's eastern border. The western half of the canton gives way to the [[San Carlos Plain]] (Llanura de San Carlos). 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 the Río Virgen (Virgin River). |
|||
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 (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. |
|||
The canton of Sarapiquí is subdivided into 5 distritos (districts). |
|||
== Geography == |
|||
# [[Puerto Viejo District|Puerto Viejo]] |
|||
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> |
|||
# [[La Virgen de Sarapiquí|La Virgen]] |
|||
# [[Las Horquetas de Sarapiquí|Las Horquetas]] |
|||
# [[Llanuras del Gaspar de Sarapiquí|Llanuras del Gaspar]] |
|||
# [[Cureña de Sarapiquí|Cureña]] |
|||
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. |
|||
==History== |
|||
The canton was established by law on November 18, 1970. |
|||
== Economy == |
|||
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== |
|||
{{CR Census population |
|||
|1864= |
|||
|1883= |
|||
|1892= |
|||
|1927= |
|||
|1950= |
|||
|1963= |
|||
|1973=12618 |
|||
|1984=18909 |
|||
|2000=45435 |
|||
|2011=57147 |
|||
}} |
|||
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> |
|||
==Districts== |
|||
The canton of Sarapiqui is divided into five districts: |
|||
* [[Puerto Viejo, Sarapiquí|Puerto Viejo]] |
|||
* [[La Virgen, Sarapiquí|La Virgen]] |
|||
* [[Horquetas, Sarapiquí|Horquetas]] |
|||
* [[Llanuras del Gaspar]] |
|||
* [[Cureña, Sarapiquí|Cureña]] |
|||
== Transportation == |
|||
=== Road transportation === |
|||
The canton is covered by the following road routes: |
|||
{{columns-list| |
|||
*[[File:CR RNP 4.svg|25px]] [[National Route 4 (Costa Rica)|National Route 4]]: For San Carlos, where agricultural crops such as pineapples, palm hearts and ornamental plants are observed. |
|||
*[[File:CR RNS 126.svg|25px]] [[National Route 126 (Costa Rica)|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. |
|||
*[[File:CR RNS 229.svg|25px]] [[National Route 229 (Costa Rica)|National Route 229]] |
|||
*[[File:CR RNT 505.svg|25px]] [[National Route 505 (Costa Rica)|National Route 505]] |
|||
*[[File:CR RNT 506.svg|25px]] [[National Route 506 (Costa Rica)|National Route 506]] |
|||
*[[File:CR RNT 507.svg|25px]] [[National Route 507 (Costa Rica)|National Route 507]] |
|||
*[[File:CR RNT 510.svg|25px]] [[National Route 510 (Costa Rica)|National Route 510]] |
|||
*[[File:CR RNT 745.svg|25px]] [[National Route 745 (Costa Rica)|National Route 745]] |
|||
*[[File:CR RNT 817.svg|25px]] [[National Route 817 (Costa Rica)|National Route 817]] |
|||
}} |
|||
==References== |
==References== |
||
{{reflist}} |
|||
<references /> |
|||
* [http://www.inec.go.cr/ National Institute of Statistics and Censuses] |
|||
* [http://www.sarapiqui.go.cr// Municipality of Sarapiquí] |
|||
{{Provinces of Costa Rica}} |
|||
[[Category:Cantons of Heredia Province]] |
|||
[[Category:Populated places in Heredia Province]] |
|||
[[Category:Cantons of Costa Rica]] |
|||
{{CostaRica-geo-stub}} |
{{CostaRica-geo-stub}} |
||
Latest revision as of 22:50, 17 August 2023
Sarapiquí | |
|---|---|
.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. |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
 | This Costa Rican location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |