Jesús María District, San Mateo facts for kids
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Jesús María
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District
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 Jesús María
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | San Mateo |
| Creation | 31 July 1966 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.79 km2 (7.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 243 m (797 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,397 |
| • Density | 127.57/km2 (330.40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20403
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Jesús María is a district of the San Mateo canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
History
Jesús María was created on 31 July 1966 by Ley 3722. Segregated from San Mateo.
Geography
Jesús María has an area of 18.79 km2 and an elevation of 243 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 252 | — | |
| 1892 | 271 | 7.5% | |
| 1973 | 961 | — | |
| 1984 | 1,144 | 19.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,943 | 69.8% | |
| 2011 | 2,397 | 23.4% | |
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For the 2011 census, Jesús María had a population of 2,397 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 131
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