Jardín District facts for kids
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Jardín
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District
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 Jardín
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Dota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.71 km2 (12.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,221 m (7,287 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 524 |
| • Density | 16.020/km2 (41.49/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11702
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Jardín is a small area, called a district, located in the Dota canton. This canton is part of the San José province in the country of Costa Rica.
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Where is Jardín Located?
Jardín covers an area of about 32.71 square kilometers. It is quite high up, sitting at an elevation of 2,221 meters above sea level. This means it's located in a mountainous region of Costa Rica.
How Many People Live in Jardín?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 162 | — | |
| 1950 | 203 | 25.3% | |
| 1963 | 219 | 7.9% | |
| 1973 | 428 | 95.4% | |
| 1984 | 368 | −14.0% | |
| 2000 | 475 | 29.1% | |
| 2011 | 524 | 10.3% | |
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According to the 2011 census, 524 people lived in Jardín. The population has grown over the years, from just 162 people in 1927 to over 500 in recent times.
Getting Around Jardín
Main Roads in Jardín
The district of Jardín is connected by a main road. This road helps people travel to and from the area.
National Route 226 is the road that goes through Jardín.
See also
In Spanish: Jardín de Dota para niños
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