Venecia is a

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of the San Carlos canton, in the

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province of

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Toponymy

Named after

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, due to the numerous rivers that give life to it.

History

Venecia was created on 16 October 1935 by Acuerdo Ejecutivo 110.

Geography

Venecia has an area of km² which makes it the tenth district of the canton by area and an elevation of metres. It is located in the northern region of the country and borders with 2 districts; Pital to the north,

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to the west. While at the border with the cantons of Rio Cuarto to the east and Sarchí to the south. Its head, the town of Venecia, is located 26.8 km (43 minutes) to the NW of

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and 80.4 km (2 hours 17 minutes) to the NW of San José the capital of the nation. It is located at an elevation of 200 to 2100 meters above sea level.

Demographics

For the 2011 census, Venecia had a population of inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNS 140

National Route 140

Locations

*Venecia (head of the district) *Marsella *San Cayetano *Pueblo Viejo *Los Alpes *Buenos Aires *Las Brisas *La Unión

Economy

Farmers and ranchers use the waters of the surrounding rivers to produce. Tourist lodging and food services are offered for those who come to visit the hot springs. Venecia, the head, has health services, educational, restaurants, hotels and supermarkets.

References

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