Jesús María District, San Mateo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the San Mateo canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the Alajuela province.
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A Look Back in Time
Jesús María became its own official district on July 31, 1966. Before that, it was part of the San Mateo area. A special law, called Ley 3722, made this change happen.
Where is Jesús María?
Jesús María covers an area of about 18.79 square kilometers. That's how much space it takes up on a map! It is also located about 243 meters above sea level. This means it's not right by the ocean, but a bit higher up.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, a special count of people called the 2011 census took place. This count showed that 2,397 people lived in Jesús María at that time.
Getting Around
Roads in the District
The district has roads that help people travel. One important road that goes through Jesús María is National Route 131.
See also
In Spanish: Jesús María de San Mateo para niños
