Alajuelita facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alajuelita
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District
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 Alajuelita
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Alajuelita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,130 m (3,710 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,988 |
| • Density | 9,200/km2 (23,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11001
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Alajuelita is a district located in the Alajuelita canton. This area is part of the San José province in Costa Rica. It's a place where many people live and go to school every day.
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All About Alajuelita
Where is Alajuelita?
Alajuelita covers a small area of about 1.3 square kilometers. It is located at an elevation of 1,130 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect the weather and the views!
How Many People Live Here?
Every few years, countries count how many people live in different areas. This is called a census. The numbers help us understand how communities are growing and changing.
According to the 2011 census, about 11,988 people lived in Alajuelita. The population has changed a lot over the years, as you can see from the numbers below:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 1,630 | — | |
| 1883 | 1,613 | −1.0% | |
| 1892 | 2,844 | 76.3% | |
| 1927 | 731 | −74.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,582 | 116.4% | |
| 1963 | 4,280 | 170.5% | |
| 1973 | 6,673 | 55.9% | |
| 1984 | 8,280 | 24.1% | |
| 2000 | 12,247 | 47.9% | |
| 2011 | 11,988 | −2.1% | |
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Getting Around Alajuelita
Roads are very important for people to travel and for goods to move. The Alajuelita district has several main roads that help connect it to other places. These are known as road routes.
- National Route 105
- National Route 110
Culture and Important Places
Alajuelita is home to the Santuario Nacional Santo Cristo de Esquipulas. This is a very important and special place for many people in the district. It is a national sanctuary, which means it holds significant cultural and religious value.
See also
In Spanish: Alajuelita para niños
