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Cinco Esquinas
District
Cinco Esquinas district location in Costa Rica
Cinco Esquinas district location in Costa Rica
Cinco Esquinas
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province San José
Canton Tibás
Area
 • Total 0.67 km2 (0.26 sq mi)
Elevation
1,158 m (3,799 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 5,925
 • Density 8,840/km2 (22,900/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
11302

Cinco Esquinas is a district in Costa Rica. It is located in the Tibás canton, which is part of the San José province. Think of a district as a neighborhood within a larger area.

About Cinco Esquinas

This district is a small but important part of the Tibás canton. It is known for its local community and connections to nearby areas.

Geography of the District

Cinco Esquinas covers a small area of about 0.67 square kilometers. It sits quite high up, at 1,158 meters above sea level. This elevation means it has a pleasant climate.

How Many People Live Here?

Demographics is the study of people in a certain place. It helps us understand how many people live there and how the population changes over time.

According to the 2011 census, about 5,925 people lived in Cinco Esquinas. This information helps local leaders plan for schools, services, and more.

Getting Around: Roads

Cinco Esquinas is well-connected by several important roads. These roads help people travel to and from the district for work, school, and other activities.

Here are the main road routes that pass through Cinco Esquinas:

  • CR RNP 5.svg National Route 5
  • CR RNS 100.svg National Route 100
  • CR RNS 101.svg National Route 101
  • CR RNS 108.svg National Route 108

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Cinco Esquinas (Costa Rica) para niños

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