Patalillo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Patalillo
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District
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 Patalillo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Vázquez de Coronado |
| Creation | 11 January 1968 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,335 m (4,380 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,349 |
| • Density | 10,329/km2 (26,750/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11104
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Patalillo is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Vázquez de Coronado area. This area is in the San José province. Costa Rica is a country in Central America.
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A Look Back: Patalillo's History
Patalillo became an official district on January 11, 1968. This happened because of a special government order. Before that, it was part of another district. That district was called Dulce Nombre de Jesús.
Where is Patalillo?
Patalillo covers a small area. It is about 1.97 square kilometers. This is like a little over three hundred football fields. The district is also quite high up. It sits at 1,335 meters above sea level. That's about 4,380 feet high.
Who Lives in Patalillo?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 3,511 | — | |
| 1984 | 6,025 | 71.6% | |
| 2000 | 17,731 | 194.3% | |
| 2011 | 20,349 | 14.8% | |
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Every few years, countries count their people. This is called a census. The 2011 census showed Patalillo had 20,349 people. This number helps us understand how the district is growing.
Getting Around: Transportation
Road Connections
You can get to and from Patalillo by road. The district has access to important roads. These roads help people travel and move goods.
National Route 102
National Route 220
See also
In Spanish: Patalillo para niños
