Zapote District, Zarcero

Zapote is a district of the Zarcero canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.

History
Zapote was created on 22 July 1939 by Decreto Ejecutivo 35. Segregated from San Carlos canton.

Geography
Zapote has an area of 44.77 km2 and an elevation of 1,580 metres.

Locations

 * Poblados (villages): Quina (part), San Juan de Lajas, Santa Elena

Demographics
For the 2011 census, Zapote had a population of 739 inhabitants.

Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
 * CR RNS 141.svg National Route 141