Rita is a district of the Pococí canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica. History Rita was created on 2 July 1971 by Decreto Ejecutivo 1825-G. Segregated from Guápiles. Geography Rita has an area of km2 and an elevation of metres.
It presents a territory dominated by the plains, with an average altitude of 111 meters above sea level.
It is located in the northeastern region of the country and borders the districts of Colorado to the north, Guápiles to the south and Cariari to the east. While to the west it borders with the province of Heredia.
Its head, the village of La Rita, is located 9.6 km (17 minutes) to the north of Guápiles and 74.9 km (1 hours 32 minutes) to the northeast of San José the capital of the nation.
Demographics
For the 2011 census, Rita had a population of inhabitants.
Settlements The district's population centers are: Neighborhoods (Barrios): Cruce de Jordán, Cristo Rey (La Perrera), Peligro, Pueblo Nuevo. Villages (Poblados): Balastre, Canta Gallo, Cayuga, Cocorí, Chirvalo, Encina, Gallopinto, Hamburgo, I Griega, Indio, Jardín, Palmitas, Porvenir, Primavera, Rótulo, San Carlos, San Cristóbal, San Pedro, Santa Elena, Sirena, Suárez, Suerte, Tarire, Teresa, Ticabán, Triángulo, Victoria, Prado
Economy
Banana and pineapple cultivation of extensive modality for export purposes play an important role in the area.
La Rita has health and education services. Entertainment services are also offered in recreational areas.
In terms of trade, the sale of groceries, shoes, clothes and various accessories stands out.
Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: National Route 247 National Route 249 National Route 809 National Route 814 National Route 817
References
External links Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas y Censos Municipalidad de Pococí