Legua District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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
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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 special area, like a neighborhood or town, located in the Aserrí canton. This canton is part of the San José province in the country of Costa Rica.
About Legua's Location
Legua covers an area of about 81.51 square kilometers. That's like a space of about 81 and a half squares, each one kilometer long and wide.
It is also quite high up, at an elevation of 1649 meters above sea level. This means it's located in a mountainous or hilly area.
Who Lives in Legua?
This section tells us about the number of people living in Legua over the years.
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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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According to the 2011 census, Legua had a population of 1521 people. This number helps us understand how many people call Legua home.
How to Get Around Legua
This part explains the main roads that help people travel in and out of Legua.
Road Routes
The district has access to the following important road:
National Route 313
See Also
You can find more information about Legua in Spanish for kids here: Legua (Costa Rica) para niños
