Pejibaye District, Pérez Zeledón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pejibaye
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District
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 Pejibaye
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Pérez Zeledón |
| Creation | 13 May 1966 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 140.78 km2 (54.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,995 |
| • Density | 56.791/km2 (147.087/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11907
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Pejibaye is a special area, like a neighborhood or a town, located in the Pérez Zeledón canton. This canton is part of the San José province in the beautiful country of Costa Rica.
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Pejibaye's Story: How It Began
Pejibaye became an official district on May 13, 1966. This happened because of a special government decision called "Decreto Ejecutivo 2." Before that, Pejibaye was part of the San Pedro area.
Exploring Pejibaye's Geography
Pejibaye covers an area of about 140.78 square kilometers. To help you imagine this, it's like a square that is about 11.8 kilometers (or 7.3 miles) on each side. The district is located at an elevation of 400 meters above sea level. This means it's about as high as a 130-story building!
Who Lives in Pejibaye?
In 2011, a count of all the people living in Pejibaye was done. This count is called a census. The 2011 census showed that 7,995 people lived in Pejibaye at that time.
Getting Around Pejibaye: Roads and Routes
You can travel through Pejibaye using several important roads. These roads help people get to different parts of the district and connect Pejibaye to other places.
Main Road Routes
Here are the main road routes that go through Pejibaye:
National Route 244
National Route 329
National Route 330
National Route 331
National Route 332
See also
In Spanish: Pejibaye de Pérez Zeledón para niños
