Mata Redonda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mata Redonda
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 Mata Redonda
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | San José |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.69 km2 (1.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,313 |
| • Density | 2,253/km2 (5,835/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10108
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Mata Redonda is a district located in the San José area of Costa Rica. It's part of the San José Province. Think of a district as a neighborhood or a part of a larger city.
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About Mata Redonda's Location
Mata Redonda covers an area of about 3.69 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 500 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 1125 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect the weather.
This district shares its borders with several other areas. It touches two cantons from the San José Province: Escazú and Alajuelita. It also borders other districts within San José, including Pavas, Uruca, Merced, Hospital, and Hatillo.
Neighborhoods in Mata Redonda
Mata Redonda is made up of many smaller areas called "barrios" or neighborhoods. These include Americas, Anonos, Balcón Verde, Calle Morenos, El Rey, Holanda, La Salle, Loma Linda, Niza, Nunciatura, Rancho Luna, Roma, Urbanización Paseo Colón, and Sabana. Each barrio has its own unique feel and community.
Population of Mata Redonda
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 635 | — | |
| 1892 | 942 | 48.3% | |
| 1927 | 927 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,848 | 99.4% | |
| 1963 | 3,373 | 82.5% | |
| 1973 | 7,666 | 127.3% | |
| 1984 | 9,486 | 23.7% | |
| 2000 | 9,321 | −1.7% | |
| 2011 | 8,313 | −10.8% | |
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According to the 2011 census, Mata Redonda had a population of 8,313 people. Over the years, the population has changed. You can see how it grew from just 635 people in 1883 to over 9,000 in 1984 and 2000.
Mata Redonda has one of the lowest population densities in downtown San José. This is because a very large part of the district is taken up by La Sabana Metropolitan Park. This big park means there's less space for buildings and homes, so fewer people live there compared to other areas.
Getting Around Mata Redonda
You can travel through Mata Redonda using different types of transportation.
Roads and Routes
Several important roads pass through this district. These roads help people travel to and from Mata Redonda and connect it to other parts of Costa Rica.
National Route 1
National Route 27
National Route 39
National Route 104
National Route 167
National Route 176
National Route 177
Train Travel
The Interurbano Line also runs through Mata Redonda. This train service is operated by Incofer, which is the national railway company. It provides another way for people to get around the city.
See also
In Spanish: Mata Redonda (San José) para niños
