Rita, Pococí

Rita is a district of the Pococí canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.

History
Rita was created on 2 July 1971 by Decreto Ejecutivo 1825-G. Segregated from Guápiles.

Geography
Rita has an area of 502.39 km2 and an elevation of 111 metres.

It presents a territory dominated by the plains, with an average altitude of 111 meters above sea level.

It is located in the northeastern region of the country and borders the districts of Colorado to the north, Guápiles to the south and Cariari to the east. While to the west it borders with the province of Heredia.

Its head, the village of La Rita, is located 9.6 km (17 minutes) to the north of Guápiles and 74.9 km (1 hours 32 minutes) to the northeast of San José the capital of the nation.

Demographics
For the 2011 census, Rita had a population of 24,041 inhabitants.

Settlements
The district's population centers are:
 * Neighborhoods (Barrios): Cruce de Jordán, Cristo Rey (La Perrera), Peligro, Pueblo Nuevo.
 * Villages (Poblados): Balastre, Canta Gallo, Cayuga, Cocorí, Chirvalo, Encina, Gallopinto, Hamburgo, I Griega, Indio, Jardín, Palmitas, Porvenir, Primavera, Rótulo, San Carlos, San Cristóbal, San Pedro, Santa Elena, Sirena, Suárez, Suerte, Tarire, Teresa, Ticabán, Triángulo, Victoria, Prado

Economy
Banana and pineapple cultivation of extensive modality for export purposes play an important role in the area.

La Rita has health and education services. Entertainment services are also offered in recreational areas.

In terms of trade, the sale of groceries, shoes, clothes and various accessories stands out.

Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
 * CR RNS 247.svg National Route 247
 * CR RNS 249.svg National Route 249
 * CR RNT 809.svg National Route 809
 * CR RNT 814.svg National Route 814
 * CR RNT 817.svg National Route 817