Cajón District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cajón
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District
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 Cajón
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Pérez Zeledón |
| Creation | 3 March 1970 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 118.86 km2 (45.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 687 m (2,254 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,542 |
| • Density | 71.866/km2 (186.132/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11908
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Cajón is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Pérez Zeledón canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the San José province.
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The History of Cajón
Cajón became its own district on March 3, 1970. Before that, it was part of another district called San Pedro. This change happened because of a special government rule.
Where is Cajón? (Geography)
Cajón covers an area of about 118.86 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 16,000 football fields! It sits about 687 meters above sea level. This means it's pretty high up, which can affect its weather and landscape.
Who Lives in Cajón? (Population)
Learning about the population helps us understand how many people live in a place. According to the 2011 census, Cajón had a population of 8,542 people.
Getting Around Cajón (Transportation)
Roads are important for people to travel and move goods. Here are the main road routes that go through the Cajón district:
National Route 2
National Route 322
National Route 326
See also
In Spanish: Cajón (Costa Rica) para niños
