Venecia, San Carlos

Venecia is the name of the district number 5 of the Canton of San Carlos, which in turn belongs to the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica.

Venecia
District
Venecia
Coordinates: 10°21′13″N 84°16′26″W
Country Costa Rica
ProvinceAlajuela
CantonSan Carlos
Area
 • Total145.19 km2 (56.06 sq mi)
Elevation
200-2,100 m (−6,700 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total9,638
 • Density66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−06:00
ZIP codes
21005

Location

It is located in the northern region of the country and borders with 2 districts; Pital to the north, Aguas Zarcas to the west. While at the border with the cantons of Rio Cuarto to the east and Sarchí to the south.

Its head, the town of Venecia, is located 26.8 Km (43 minutes) to the NW of Ciudad Quesada and 80.4 Km (2 hours 17 minutes) to the NW of San José the capital of the nation.

Geography

Venecia has an area of 145.19 km², which makes it the tenth district of the canton by area.

It is located at an elevation of 200 to 2100 meters above sea level. It is bathed by numerous rivers that give life to it.

Demography

The district has 9 638 inhabitants, making it the eighth most populated of the canton.[1]

Venecia has eight population centers:

  • Venecia (head of the district)
  • Marsella
  • San Cayetano
  • Pueblo Viejo
  • Los Alpes
  • Buenos Aires
  • Las Brisas
  • La Unión

Economy

Farmers and ranchers use the waters of the surrounding rivers to produce.

Tourist lodging and food services are offered for those who come to visit the hot springs.

Venecia, the head, has health services, educational, restaurants, hotels and supermarkets.

See also

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