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Piedades Sur
District
Piedades Sur district location in Costa Rica
Piedades Sur district location in Costa Rica
Piedades Sur
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Alajuela
Canton San Ramón
Area
 • Total 116.29 km2 (44.90 sq mi)
Elevation
1,013 m (3,323 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 3,738
 • Density 32.144/km2 (83.252/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
20205

Piedades Sur is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It's part of the San Ramón canton, which is like a county, and it's located in the Alajuela province.

About Piedades Sur's Location

Piedades Sur covers an area of about 116.29 square kilometers. That's a pretty big space! It is located about 1,013 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its weather and scenery.

How Many People Live Here?

Population Numbers

Every few years, Costa Rica counts how many people live in different areas. This count is called a census. For the 2011 census, Piedades Sur had 3,738 people living there. This number helps us understand how the district is growing.

Getting Around Piedades Sur

Road Transportation

The district has roads that help people travel and move things around. One important road that goes through Piedades Sur is:

  • CR RNT 742
    A sign for National Route 742, a road in Costa Rica.
    National Route 742

See also

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