La Trinidad District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Trinidad
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District
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 La Trinidad
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Moravia |
| Creation | 24 March 1950 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.94 km2 (1.91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,265 m (4,150 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,767 |
| • Density | 4,001/km2 (10,364/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11403
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La Trinidad is a special area, like a neighborhood, located in the Moravia canton. It's part of the San José province in the beautiful country of Costa Rica.
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What is the History of La Trinidad?
La Trinidad became an official district on March 24, 1950. This happened because of a special government rule called a "Decreto Ejecutivo 32."
Where is La Trinidad Located?
La Trinidad covers an area of about 4.94 square kilometers. That's like a small town! It is also quite high up, at 1,265 meters above sea level. This means it might have cooler weather than places closer to the coast.
How Many People Live in La Trinidad?
Understanding demographics helps us learn about the people living in a place. It includes things like how many people there are and how old they are.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 445 | — | |
| 1950 | 689 | 54.8% | |
| 1963 | 1,548 | 124.7% | |
| 1973 | 2,654 | 71.4% | |
| 1984 | 5,616 | 111.6% | |
| 2000 | 13,815 | 146.0% | |
| 2011 | 19,767 | 43.1% | |
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According to the 2011 census, La Trinidad had a population of 19,767 people. This shows how the number of people living there has grown over many years.
How Do People Travel in La Trinidad?
Road Transportation in La Trinidad
The district has important roads that help people get around. One of these main roads is:
- National Route 220
See also
In Spanish: La Trinidad de Moravia para niños
