Heredia

Heredia is a city in north-central Costa Rica, the capital of Heredia Province.

Related Topics:
City - Costa Rica - Heredia Province

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It is located at {{coor dm|10|00|N|84|12|W|}}, at an elevation of 1,140 metres (approx. 3,730 ft) above sea level.

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In 2004 it had a population of some 42,600 people.

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The city was founded in the 1570s as Cubujuquí.

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It later changed its name to Villavieja before adopting its current name in 1763.

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For a brief period in the 1830s, Heredia served as the national capital.

Related Topics:
1830s - Capital

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Heredia is a sister city of Marietta, Georgia in the United States.

Related Topics:
Sister city - Marietta, Georgia - United States

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Heredia also is home to one of Costa Ricas largest colleges, the National University of Costa Rica, that accepts a lot of international students.

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