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Calle Blancos
District
Calle Blancos district location in Costa Rica
Calle Blancos district location in Costa Rica
Calle Blancos
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province San José
Canton Goicoechea
Area
 • Total 2.36 km2 (0.91 sq mi)
Elevation
1,185 m (3,888 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 18,984
 • Density 8,044/km2 (20,830/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
10803

Calle Blancos is a small area, or district, located in Costa Rica. It is part of the Goicoechea canton, which is like a county. This canton is found within the San José province, similar to a state.

Where is Calle Blancos?

Calle Blancos is a district in the country of Costa Rica. It is located in the San José province. The district covers an area of about 2.36 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 236 football fields!

How High Up is Calle Blancos?

The district sits at an elevation of about 1185 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect the climate and views.

Who Lives in Calle Blancos?

The number of people living in Calle Blancos has changed over the years. A census is like a big count of all the people in an area.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1892 580
1927 1,402 141.7%
1950 5,800 313.7%
1963 10,836 86.8%
1973 12,408 14.5%
1984 16,155 30.2%
2000 19,411 20.2%
2011 18,984 −2.2%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

According to the 2011 census, about 18,984 people lived in Calle Blancos. This shows that many people call this district home.

Getting Around Calle Blancos

Many roads help people travel through Calle Blancos and connect it to other places.

Main Roads in the District

The district is served by several important road routes. These roads help people get to work, school, and other places. They also help transport goods.

Here are some of the main roads that pass through Calle Blancos:

  • CR RNP 32.svg National Route 32
  • CR RNP 39.svg National Route 39
  • CR RNS 100.svg National Route 100
  • CR RNS 109.svg National Route 109
  • CR RNS 201.svg National Route 201

See also

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