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Grifo Alto
District
Grifo Alto district location in Costa Rica
Grifo Alto district location in Costa Rica
Grifo Alto
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province San José
Canton Puriscal
Area
 • Total 26.21 km2 (10.12 sq mi)
Elevation
1,021 m (3,350 ft)
Population
 • Total 1,182
 • Density 45.097/km2 (116.80/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
10404

Grifo Alto is a small district located in the Puriscal canton. It is part of the San José province in Costa Rica. This district is a community within this beautiful Central American country.

Geography of Grifo Alto

Grifo Alto covers an area of about 26.21 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 2,621 football fields! The district sits at an elevation of 1,021 meters above sea level. This means it is quite high up, often offering cooler temperatures and beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.

Population of Grifo Alto

Understanding the population of a place helps us learn about its people. A census is a count of all the people living in an area. For the 2011 census, Grifo Alto had a population of 1,182 inhabitants. This number helps us see how the community has grown or changed over time.

Getting Around Grifo Alto

Transportation is important for people to move around and connect. The district of Grifo Alto has specific road routes that help people travel.

Main Road Routes

One of the main roads that goes through Grifo Alto is:

  • CR RNS 137.svg National Route 137

This route helps connect Grifo Alto to other areas. It makes it easier for residents to travel for work, school, or other activities.

See also

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