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National Route 1 (Costa Rica)
National Primary Route 1, formally known as (North Interamerican Road), is the northern segment of the Pan-American Highway (locally in Central America known as the Inter-American Highway) that traverses Costa Rica. Description The road begins in the (downtown, city center) districts of San José canton, just where Route 2 ends, at the east side of the La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Two segments of the route have the official names of (General Officer Cañas Highway), between San José and Alajuela, and (Bernardo Soto Highway), between Alajuela and San Ramón. In San José province the route covers San José canton (Merced, Hospital, Uruca, Mata Redonda districts). In Alajuela province the route covers Alajuela canton ( San José, San Antonio, Guácima, Río Segundo, Garita districts), San Ramón canton (Santiago, San Rafael, San Isidro districts), Grecia canton ( Tacares, Puente de Piedra districts), Naranjo canton ( San Miguel, El Rosario districts), Palmares ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arterial Road
An arterial road or arterial thoroughfare is a high-capacity urban road that sits below freeways/motorways on the road hierarchy in terms of traffic flow and speed. The primary function of an arterial road is to deliver traffic from collector roads to freeways or expressways, and between urban centres at the highest level of service possible. As such, many arteries are limited-access roads, or feature restrictions on private access. Because of their relatively high accessibility, many major roads face large amounts of land use and urban development, making them significant urban places. In traffic engineering hierarchy, an arterial road delivers traffic between collector roads and freeways. For new arterial roads, intersections are often reduced to increase traffic flow. In California, arterial roads are usually spaced every half mile, and have intersecting collector(s) and streets. Some arterial roads, characterized by a small fraction of intersections and driveways compared to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alajuela (canton)
Alajuela is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. Its head city is the provincial capital city of Alajuela. History Alajuela was created on 7 December 1848 by decree 167. Geography Alajuela has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. Northward from the city of Alajuela, the canton continues along the border with the province of Heredia to its east, encompassing a strip of the Cordillera Central (Central Mountain Range) between Poas Volcano and Barva Volcano. On the Caribbean side of the mountains, the canton takes in a portion of the Sarapiquí area. The Río Poás (Poas River) forms the major portion of the canton's western border, finally giving way to the Río Poasito as the territory ascends into the Cordillera Central. Southwest of the city of Alajuela, the canton of Alajuela ends at the confluence of the Río Grande (Great River) and the Río Virilla (Virilla River). Landmarks In the center of Alajuela, next to Parque de Alajuela, also know ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naranjo (canton)
Naranjo is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. The head city is located in the homonymous Naranjo district. Toponymy It is named for the citrus plantations found in the area. In Spanish a refers to an orange tree, while the fruits are . History Naranjo was created on 9 March 1886 by decree 9. Geography Naranjo has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The Grande River forms the western and southern boundaries of the canton. The Espino River is on the north, and the Colorado and Molino rivers establish the eastern border. Districts The canton of Naranjo is subdivided into the following districts: # Naranjo # San Miguel # San José # Cirrí Sur # San Jerónimo # San Juan # El Rosario # Palmitos Palmitos is a Municipalities of Brazil, municipality in the states of Brazil, state of Santa Catarina (state), Santa Catarina in the South Region, Brazil, South region of Brazil. Schools N.E.M Ida Hilda Casella Vidori The ''Ida Hilda Casella Vidor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puente De Piedra District
Puente de Piedra is a district of the Grecia canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... History Puente de Piedra was created on 22 April 1932 by Acuerdo 609 . Geography Puente de Piedra has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Demographics For the 2011 census, Puente de Piedra had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 1 * National Route 118 * National Route 154 * National Route 716 * National Route 717 References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tacares District
Tacares is a district of the Grecia canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... Geography Tacares has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Demographics For the 2011 census, Tacares had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 1 * National Route 118 * National Route 717 * National Route 722 References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grecia (canton)
Grecia is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. Toponymy It is named after the country of Greece. History Grecia was created on 27 July 1867 by decree 20. Geography Grecia has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. The canton lies among ridges and valleys on the southwestern slope of Poas Volcano. One area was completely separated from the remainder of the canton by the Cordillera Central (Central Mountain Range). Known as Río Cuarto, this area lies on the Caribbean Plain, it was a district of Grecia, but became a canton in 2018. The Poás River and the Prendes River establish a large portion of the eastern border of the elongated canton, with the Sarchí River serving the same purpose on its western edge. The Grande River is the southern border. Districts The canton of Grecia is subdivided into the following districts: # Grecia # San Isidro # San José # San Roque # Tacares Demographics For the 2011 census, Grecia had a population of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Isidro District, San Ramón
San Isidro is a district of the San Ramón canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... Geography San Isidro has an area of and an elevation of . Demographics For the 2011 census, San Isidro had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 1 * National Route 135 * National Route 169 References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Rafael District, San Ramón
San Rafael is a district of the San Ramón canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... Geography San Rafael has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Demographics For the 2011 census, San Rafael had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 1 * National Route 135 * National Route 156 * National Route 703 * National Route 713 * National Route 714 References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago District, San Ramón
Santiago is a district of the San Ramón canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... Geography Santiago has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Demographics For the 2011 census, Santiago had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 1 * National Route 756 References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Ramón (canton)
San Ramón is a canton in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. The head city is in San Ramón district. History San Ramón was created on 21 August 1856 by decree 17. Geography San Ramón has an area of km² and a mean elevation of metres. An oddly-shaped canton, San Ramon stretches north through the eastern heights of the Cordillera de Tilarán, looking down on the Central Valley (Valle Central) to its east. The canton forms the border with the province of Guanacaste to the west. Districts The canton of San Ramón is subdivided into the following districts: # San Ramón # Santiago Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile as well as one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is the center of Chile's most densely populated region, the Santiago Metropolitan Region, whos ... # San Juan # Piedades Norte # Piedades Sur # San Rafael # San Isidro # Los Ángeles # Alfaro # Volio # Concepción # Zapotal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garita District, Alajuela
Garita is a district of the Alajuela canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica Costa Rica (, ; ; literally "Rich Coast"), officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( es, República de Costa Rica), is a country in the Central American region of North America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the no .... History Garita was created on 6 November 1922 by Decreto 28. Geography Garita has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Demographics For the 2011 census, Garita had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 1 * National Route 3 * National Route 136 * National Route 721 References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Río Segundo District
Río Segundo is a district of the Alajuela canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. Geography Río Segundo has an area of km² and an elevation of metres. Demographics For the 2011 census, Río Segundo had a population of inhabitants. Transportation Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: * National Route 1 * National Route 3 * National Route 111 * National Route 119 * National Route 153 Rail transportation The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer upright=1.20 , Universidad de Costa Rica station, San Pedro, Montes de Oca. Rail transport in Costa Rica is primarily under the stewardship of Incofer (Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles), an autonomous institution of the state. Incofe ... goes through this district. References {{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Alajuela Province Populated places in Alajuela Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
