Diriá is a

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of the Santa Cruz canton, in the Guanacaste province of

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History

Diriá was established on 3 September 1976 by Decreto Ejecutivo 6369-G. Segregated from Bolsón.

Geography

Diriá has an area of km² and an elevation of metres.

Villages

The administrative center of the district is the village of Santa Bárbara. Other villages in the district are Calle Vieja, Coyolar, Diría, Guaitil, Polvazal, Sequeira, Talolinguita and Trompillal.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census, Diriá had a population of inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNP 21

National Route 21 * CR RNT 920

National Route 920 * CR RNT 931

National Route 931

References

Districts of Guanacaste Province Populated places in Guanacaste Province {{Guanacaste-geo-stub