Dulce Nombre de Jesús facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dulce Nombre de Jesús
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District
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 Dulce Nombre de Jesús
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Vázquez de Coronado |
| Area | |
| • Total | 67.86 km2 (26.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,345 m (4,413 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,744 |
| • Density | 143.590/km2 (371.90/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11103
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Dulce Nombre de Jesús is a special area called a district. It is part of the Vázquez de Coronado canton. This canton is located in the San José province of Costa Rica.
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What is Dulce Nombre de Jesús Like?
Dulce Nombre de Jesús covers an area of about 67.86 square kilometers. That's roughly 26 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1345 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 1,034 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,272 | 23.0% | |
| 1963 | 2,876 | 126.1% | |
| 1973 | 2,042 | −29.0% | |
| 1984 | 3,353 | 64.2% | |
| 2000 | 9,352 | 178.9% | |
| 2011 | 9,744 | 4.2% | |
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In 2011, a count of all the people living in Costa Rica was done. This is called a census. The 2011 census showed that 9,744 people lived in Dulce Nombre de Jesús. The number of people living here has grown a lot over the years!
Getting Around: Roads in Dulce Nombre de Jesús
This district has several important roads that help people travel. These roads connect Dulce Nombre de Jesús to other places.
Main Road Routes
The following main road routes pass through the district:
National Route 32
National Route 307
National Route 309
See also
In Spanish: Dulce Nombre de Jesús (Costa Rica) para niños
