Frailes, Desamparados, Costa Rica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Frailes
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District
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 Frailes
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Desamparados |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.57 km2 (7.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,772 |
| • Density | 192.74/km2 (499.20/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10306
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Frailes is a district located in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. It's part of the Desamparados area, which is in the San José province. You can find Frailes about an hour south of the main town of Desamparados.
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Geography of Frailes
Frailes covers an area of about 19.57 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 2,700 football fields! The district is also quite high up, with an elevation of 1,615 meters above sea level. This means it's located in the mountains.
People and Population
This section talks about the people who live in Frailes and how their numbers have changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 349 | — | |
| 1892 | 401 | 14.9% | |
| 1927 | 2,735 | 582.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,367 | −50.0% | |
| 1963 | 1,959 | 43.3% | |
| 1973 | 2,491 | 27.2% | |
| 1984 | 2,622 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,504 | 33.6% | |
| 2011 | 3,772 | 7.6% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Frailes had a population of 3,772 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the district.
Getting Around Frailes
This part explains how people travel in and out of Frailes.
Road Connections
The district is connected by important roads. One of the main roads is:
National Route 222
This road helps people travel to other parts of Costa Rica.
See also
In Spanish: Frailes (Costa Rica) para niños
