Daniel Flores District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daniel Flores
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District
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 Daniel Flores
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Pérez Zeledón |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.3 km2 (24.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 630 m (2,070 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33,537 |
| • Density | 521.6/km2 (1,350.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11903
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Daniel Flores is a district located in Costa Rica. It is part of the Pérez Zeledón area, which belongs to the San José province. A district is like a smaller section of a larger region or canton.
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Where is Daniel Flores?
Daniel Flores covers an area of about 64.3 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 6,430 soccer fields! The district is located about 630 meters above sea level. Being this high up can affect the local weather and the beautiful scenery.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 540 | — | |
| 1950 | 4,252 | 687.4% | |
| 1963 | 3,407 | −19.9% | |
| 1973 | 5,527 | 62.2% | |
| 1984 | 13,069 | 136.5% | |
| 2000 | 26,359 | 101.7% | |
| 2011 | 33,537 | 27.2% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Daniel Flores has changed quite a bit. In 1927, there were only 540 people. By 2011, the population grew to 33,537 inhabitants. This shows that more and more people have chosen to live in this district over time.
Getting Around Daniel Flores
Road Transportation
The district has several important roads that help people travel. These roads connect Daniel Flores to other places. They are part of Costa Rica's national road system.
Here are some of the main road routes that pass through Daniel Flores:
National Route 2
National Route 242
National Route 244
National Route 321
National Route 334
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Flores (Costa Rica) para niños
