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Cangrejal
District
Cangrejal district location in Costa Rica
Cangrejal district location in Costa Rica
Cangrejal
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province San José
Canton Acosta
Area
 • Total 64.46 km2 (24.89 sq mi)
Elevation
700 m (2,300 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 1,875
 • Density 29.088/km2 (75.337/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
11204

Cangrejal is a special area, known as a district, located in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. It's part of the Acosta canton, which is like a county, within the San José province. Think of it as a neighborhood in a bigger region!

What is Cangrejal Like?

Cangrejal covers an area of about 64.46 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 6,446 football fields! It's also located at an elevation of 700 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which often leads to cooler temperatures and lovely views.

How Many People Live in Cangrejal?

Understanding Population Counts

Counting how many people live in an area is called a census. Governments do this regularly to understand communities better. It helps them plan for schools, roads, and other important services.

Cangrejal's Population Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
1883 239
1892 346 44.8%
1927 1,136 228.3%
1950 1,664 46.5%
1963 1,712 2.9%
1973 2,181 27.4%
1984 1,924 −11.8%
2000 1,987 3.3%
2011 1,875 −5.6%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

According to the 2011 census, Cangrejal had a population of 1,875 people. As you can see from the chart, the number of people living in Cangrejal has changed quite a bit over the years!

Getting Around Cangrejal

Road Connections in the District

Roads are super important for connecting communities and helping people travel. Cangrejal is connected by a specific road route.

Main Road Route

  • CR RNT 301
    A road sign for National Route 301.
    National Route 301 is the main road that goes through the district. This road helps residents travel to other parts of the canton and province.

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