Monterrey is a district of the San Carlos canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
History Monterrey was created on 16 April 1979 by Decreto Ejecutivo 10003-G. Segregated from Venado.
Geography Monterrey has an area of km2 and a mean elevation of (100-1200 range) metres.
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.
Demographics
For the 2011 census, Monterrey had a population of inhabitants.
Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: National Route 4 National Route 752
Settlements 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.
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