La Ribera District
District in Belén canton, Heredia province, Costa Rica
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La Ribera, also spelled La Rivera, just Ribera or Rivera, is a district of the Belén canton, in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.[1][2]
La Ribera | |
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 Interactive map of La Ribera | |
  La Ribera La Ribera district location in Costa Rica | |
| Coordinates: 9.9938512°N 84.1819931°W | |
| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | Belén |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.28 km2 (1.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 953 m (3,127 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 6,040 |
| • Density | 1,410/km2 (3,660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code | 40702 |
Geography
Locations
- Barrios: Fuente, Labores (partial), Vista Linda, Cristo Rey (partial).
- Poblado: Echeverría (partial).
- Intel, once a semiconductor foundry, these offices now focus on services.
Demographics
For the 2011 census, La Ribera had a population of 6,040 inhabitants.[6]
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.
