Santa Teresita District
# Santa Teresita District

Santa Teresita is a district of the Turrialba canton, in the Cartago province of Costa Rica.

## History

Santa Teresita was created on 11 June 1968 by Decreto Ejecutivo 20. Segregated from Peralta.

## Geography

Santa Teresita has an area of 60 km² and an elevation of 480 metres.

## Demographics

For the 2011 census, Santa Teresita had a population of 4,744 inhabitants.

## Transportation

### Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes:

* National Route 415

## Tourism

The Guayabo National Monument is located between this district and Santa Cruz district, both in Turrialba canton.

