Legua District facts for kids
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Legua
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District
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 Legua
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Aserrí |
| Area | |
| • Total | 81.51 km2 (31.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,649 m (5,410 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 1,521 |
| • Density | 18.660/km2 (48.330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10605
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Legua is a district of the Aserrí canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Legua has an area of 81.51 km2 and an elevation of 1,649 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 321 | — | |
| 1927 | 727 | 126.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,349 | 85.6% | |
| 1963 | 2,062 | 52.9% | |
| 1973 | 1,236 | −40.1% | |
| 1984 | 1,446 | 17.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,472 | 1.8% | |
| 2011 | 1,521 | 3.3% | |
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For the 2011 census, Legua had a population of 1,521 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 313
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