Piedades facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Piedades
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District
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 Piedades
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Santa Ana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.01 km2 (4.64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 899 m (2,949 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,128 |
| • Density | 676.8/km2 (1,752.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10905
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Piedades is a district located in the Santa Ana canton. This canton is part of the San José province in Costa Rica. Think of a district as a specific area or neighborhood within a larger region.
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Where is Piedades?
Piedades covers an area of about 12.01 square kilometers. That's like a square with sides a little over 3 kilometers long! It sits at an elevation of 899 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can sometimes mean cooler temperatures or nice views.
Neighborhoods in Piedades
Piedades is made up of several smaller areas, often called neighborhoods. These are:
- Caraña
- Cebadilla
- Finquitas
- Montaña del Sol
- Rincón San Marcos
- Triunfo
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 663 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,004 | 51.4% | |
| 1963 | 1,663 | 65.6% | |
| 1973 | 2,642 | 58.9% | |
| 1984 | 3,614 | 36.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,199 | 71.5% | |
| 2011 | 8,128 | 31.1% | |
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Every few years, countries count how many people live in different areas. This is called a census. For the 2011 census, Piedades had a population of 8,128 people. This number helps us understand how the district has grown over time.
Getting Around Piedades
Main Roads
Several important roads pass through Piedades, making it easy to travel to and from the district. These roads are:
National Route 22
National Route 27
National Route 121
See also
In Spanish: Piedades (Costa Rica) para niños
