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Rancho Redondo
District
Rancho Redondo district location in Costa Rica
Rancho Redondo district location in Costa Rica
Rancho Redondo
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province San José
Canton Goicoechea
Area
 • Total 13.38 km2 (5.17 sq mi)
Elevation
2,048 m (6,719 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 2,538
 • Density 189.69/km2 (491.28/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
10806

Rancho Redondo is a special area called a district. It is part of the Goicoechea canton, which is like a county. This canton is found in the San José province of Costa Rica.

Discovering Rancho Redondo

Rancho Redondo is a district in Costa Rica. It is known for its beautiful natural setting. The district is located in the San José Province.

Where is Rancho Redondo?

This district covers an area of about 13.38 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,300 football fields! Rancho Redondo is also quite high up. Its elevation is 2,048 meters above sea level. This means it's located in the mountains.

How Many People Live Here?

People have lived in Rancho Redondo for a long time. In 1892, there were 263 people. The population grew over the years. By 2011, a census counted 2,538 people living in the district. This number helps us understand how the community has changed.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1892 263
1927 339 28.9%
1950 432 27.4%
1963 816 88.9%
1973 1,231 50.9%
1984 1,491 21.1%
2000 2,718 82.3%
2011 2,538 −6.6%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

Getting Around Rancho Redondo

Roads are important for people to travel in and out of Rancho Redondo. The district has two main road routes. These roads connect Rancho Redondo to other places.

  • CR RNS 205
    National Route 205
    National Route 205
  • CR RNS 218
    National Route 218
    National Route 218

These routes help residents and visitors move around. They are part of Costa Rica's national road system.

See also

Learn more in Spanish! In Spanish: Rancho Redondo para niños

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