Espíritu Santo District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Espíritu Santo
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District
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 Espíritu Santo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Puntarenas |
| Canton | Esparza |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.95 km2 (7.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,686 |
| • Density | 827.76/km2 (2,143.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
60201
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Espíritu Santo is a special area, like a town, located in the Esparza canton. This canton is part of the Puntarenas province in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. It is known as a district within the larger canton.
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Geography of Espíritu Santo
Espíritu Santo covers an area of about 18.95 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 1,895 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 208 meters above sea level, which is like being on top of a 60-story building.
Population and People
Learning about the population helps us understand how many people live in a place. In 2011, a count called the census showed that about 15,686 people lived in Espíritu Santo. This number helps local leaders plan for schools, roads, and other important services.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 679 | — | |
| 1883 | 745 | 9.7% | |
| 1892 | 1,245 | 67.1% | |
| 1927 | 2,067 | 66.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,758 | 33.4% | |
| 1963 | 4,895 | 77.5% | |
| 1973 | 6,686 | 36.6% | |
| 1984 | 9,649 | 44.3% | |
| 2000 | 15,842 | 64.2% | |
| 2011 | 15,686 | −1.0% | |
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Getting Around: Transportation
Getting around Espíritu Santo is easy thanks to its road network. Several important roads pass through the district, connecting it to other parts of Costa Rica.
Main Road Routes
The district is covered by the following main road routes:
National Route 1: This is a very important road that helps people travel across the country.
National Route 131: Another key route for local and regional travel.
National Route 622: This route helps connect different areas within the district.
See also
In Spanish: Espíritu Santo (Costa Rica) para niños
