Monterrey, San Carlos

Monterrey is a district of the San Carlos canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.

History
Monterrey was created on 16 April 1979 by Decreto Ejecutivo 10003-G. Segregated from Venado.

Geography
Monterrey has an area of 220.2 km2 and a mean elevation of 280 (100-1200 range) metres.

Location
It is located in the northern region of the country and borders with Pocosol to the north, La Fortuna and Tilarán to the south, La Fortuna and Cutris to the east and Venado to the west.

Its head, the town of Monterrey, is located 50.6 km (1 hour 2 minutes) to the NW of Ciudad Quesada and 142 km (2 hours 47 minutes) to the NW of San Jose the capital of the nation.

Demographics
For the 2011 census, Monterrey had a population of 3,455 inhabitants.

Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
 * CR RNP 4.svg National Route 4
 * CR RNT 752.svg National Route 752

Settlements
Monterrey has 17 population centers:
 * Santo Domingo
 * Mirador
 * Santa Marta
 * Montelimar
 * San Andrés
 * San Cristóbal
 * La Unión
 * San Antonio
 * Pataste
 * Sabalito
 * San Miguel
 * San Juan
 * Las Delicias
 * Chambacú
 * La Orquídea
 * Alto de Monterrey
 * San Eulalia

Economy
The district is characterized by a fresh climate, mountains and evergreen grasslands that together with the wealth and abundance of water, allows the development of meat and milk breeding, as well as planting roots and tubers.