Cascajal District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cascajal
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District
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 Cascajal
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Vázquez de Coronado |
| Creation | 30 November 1988 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 131.72 km2 (50.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,495 m (4,905 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,728 |
| • Density | 51.078/km2 (132.292/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11105
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Cascajal is a district located in Costa Rica. It's part of the Vázquez de Coronado area, which is in the San José province.
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A Look Back: Cascajal's History
Cascajal became an official district on November 30, 1988. This happened because of a special government decision called Acuerdo Ejecutivo 429.
Where is Cascajal? (Geography)
Cascajal covers an area of about 131.72 square kilometers. That's like a big park! It sits at an elevation of 1,495 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect the weather and scenery.
Who Lives in Cascajal? (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 6,543 | — | |
| 2011 | 6,728 | 2.8% | |
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In 2011, a census was taken in Costa Rica. This count showed that Cascajal had a population of 6,728 people. A census helps us understand how many people live in an area.
Getting Around: Transportation
Road Transportation in Cascajal
Many roads help people travel through Cascajal. These roads connect the district to other places. The main road routes that go through Cascajal are:
- National Route 216
- National Route 307
See also
In Spanish: Cascajal (Costa Rica) para niños
