Ángeles, San Ramón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ángeles
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District
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Ángeles Catholic Church
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 Ángeles
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | San Ramón |
| Area | |
| • Total | 81.41 km2 (31.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,500 |
| • Density | 104.4/km2 (270.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20208
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Ángeles is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the San Ramón canton, which is located in the Alajuela province. Think of it like a neighborhood or a small town within a larger region.
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Discovering Ángeles: Location and Size
Ángeles is a district with a specific size and height above sea level. Knowing these details helps us understand its natural environment.
How Big is Ángeles?
The total area of Ángeles is about 81.41 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 11,400 football fields!
How High is Ángeles?
Ángeles is located at an elevation of 1,111 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its weather and scenery.
People of Ángeles: Population Changes
Understanding the population of a place helps us learn about its history and how it has grown.
How Many People Live in Ángeles?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 190 | — | |
| 1927 | 724 | 281.1% | |
| 1950 | 3,718 | 413.5% | |
| 1963 | 2,024 | −45.6% | |
| 1973 | 2,267 | 12.0% | |
| 1984 | 3,616 | 59.5% | |
| 2000 | 7,073 | 95.6% | |
| 2011 | 8,500 | 20.2% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Ángeles had a population of 8,500 people. This number shows how many residents were living there at that time. Looking at the chart, you can see how the number of people living in Ángeles has changed over many years. It started small and grew quite a lot!
Getting Around: Transportation in Ángeles
Good roads are important for people to travel and for goods to be moved.
Main Roads in Ángeles
The district of Ángeles is connected by important roads. One of these is:
- National Route 702
This route helps people travel to and from Ángeles, connecting it to other parts of Costa Rica.
See also
In Spanish: Ángeles de San Ramón para niños
