Concepción District, San Ramón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Concepción
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District
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 Concepción
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | San Ramón |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.49 km2 (3.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,155 m (3,789 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 2,348 |
| • Density | 247.42/km2 (640.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20211
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Concepción is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the San Ramón canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the Alajuela province.
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Where is Concepción?
Concepción is a small place. It covers an area of about 9.49 square kilometers. That's like a square with sides just over 3 kilometers long. The district is also quite high up, at 1,155 meters above sea level. This means it's located in the mountains or hills.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Concepción has changed over time. This is called the population.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 438 | — | |
| 1892 | 549 | 25.3% | |
| 1927 | 543 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 571 | 5.2% | |
| 1963 | 775 | 35.7% | |
| 1973 | 911 | 17.5% | |
| 1984 | 1,083 | 18.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,841 | 70.0% | |
| 2011 | 2,348 | 27.5% | |
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According to the 2011 census, 2,348 people lived in Concepción. This count helps us understand how communities grow.
Getting Around Concepción
There are specific roads that help people travel in and out of Concepción. These are part of the country's road system.
Road Routes
The district has these main road routes:
National Route 704
National Route 725
See also
In Spanish: Concepción de San Ramón para niños
