title: Roxana, Pococí
text: # Roxana, Pococí
  
  Roxana is a district of the Pococí canton, in the Limón province of Costa Rica.
  
  ## History
  
  Roxana was created on 2 July 1971 by Decreto Ejecutivo 1825-G. Segregated from Guápiles.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Roxana has an area of 175.67 $km^2$ and an elevation of 106 metres.
  
  It presents a flat landscape in almost all the extension of its territory, with an average altitude of 106 meters on the level of the sea.
  
  It is located in the northeastern region of the country and borders the districts of Cariari to the north, La Rita to the west, Colorado to the east, Guacimo to the south.
  
  Its head, the town of Roxana, is located 10.7 km (16 minutes) to the north of Guápiles and 77.6 km (1 hours 35 minutes) to the northeast of San José the capital of the nation.
  
  ## Demographics
  
  For the 2011 census, Roxana had a population of 16,790 inhabitants.
  
  ## Settlements
  
  The population centers that make up the district are:
  
  * Neighborhoods (Barrios): La Cruz, Punta de Riel
  * Villages (Poblados): Anabán, Boca Guápiles (part), Castañal, Cruce, Curia, Curva, Curva del Humo, Esperanza, Humo, Lomas Azules, Maravilla, Mata de Limón, Millón, Milloncito, Oeste, Prado (part), Roxana Tres, San Francisco, San Jorge, Vegas de Tortuguero
  
  ## Transportation
  
  ### Road transportation
  
  The district is covered by the following road routes:
  
  * National Route 247
  * National Route 248
  * National Route 809
  * National Route 810
  
  ## Economy
  
  Extensive banana and pineapple cultivation for export purposes is a strong activity in the area.
  
  Roxana, its head, has health and education services. Entertainment services are also offered in recreational areas.
  
  In terms of trade, the sale of groceries and various accessories stands out.
  
  