Granadilla District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Granadilla
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District
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 Granadilla
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Curridabat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.52 km2 (1.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,343 m (4,406 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,778 |
| • Density | 4,198/km2 (10,874/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11802
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Granadilla is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the Curridabat canton, which is like a county. Granadilla is located in the San José province.
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What is Granadilla Like?
Granadilla covers an area of about 3.52 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 352 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 1,343 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, offering cooler temperatures.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,155 | — | |
| 1963 | 2,316 | 100.5% | |
| 1973 | 3,685 | 59.1% | |
| 1984 | 4,940 | 34.1% | |
| 2000 | 11,600 | 134.8% | |
| 2011 | 14,778 | 27.4% | |
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In the year 2011, a census was taken in Costa Rica. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. The 2011 census showed that Granadilla had a population of 14,778 people. This number helps us understand how many residents call Granadilla home.
Getting Around Granadilla
People in Granadilla can travel using roads and trains.
Road Travel
Several important roads pass through Granadilla. These roads help people get to other parts of Costa Rica.
National Route 221
National Route 306
Train Travel
Granadilla also has a train line. The Interurbano Line runs through the district. This train service is operated by a company called Incofer. It helps people travel between different towns and cities.
See also
In Spanish: Granadilla (Costa Rica) para niños
