Alajuelita facts for kids
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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 of the Alajuelita canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Alajuelita has an area of 1.3 km2 and an elevation of 1,130 metres.
Demographics
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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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For the 2011 census, Alajuelita had a population of 11,988 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 105
National Route 110
Culture
The Santuario Nacional Santo Cristo de Esquipulas is located in this district.
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