Santa Teresita is a

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of the

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canton, in the Cartago province of

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History

Santa Teresita was created on 11 June 1968 by Decreto Ejecutivo 20. Segregated from Peralta.

Geography

Santa Teresita has an area of km² and an elevation of metres.

Demographics

For the 2011 census, Santa Teresita had a population of inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNT 415

National Route 415

Tourism

The Guayabo National Monument is located between this district and Santa Cruz district, both in Turrialba canton.

References

{{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Cartago Province Populated places in Cartago Province