Río Segundo District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Río Segundo
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District
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 Río Segundo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.57 km2 (2.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 930 m (3,050 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,794 |
| • Density | 1,937.9/km2 (5,019/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20109
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Río Segundo is a special area called a district in the Alajuela region of Costa Rica. It's part of the Alajuela Province, which is like a big state in Costa Rica.
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What is Río Segundo Like?
Río Segundo is a fairly small area, covering about 5.57 square kilometers. Imagine a square that's about 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles) on each side – that's roughly its size! It sits at an elevation of 930 meters (about 3,051 feet) above sea level. This means it's located in the mountains, which often gives it a pleasant climate.
Who Lives in Río Segundo?
In 2011, a census showed that about 10,794 people lived in Río Segundo. The number of people living there has grown quite a bit over the years. Back in 1883, only 893 people lived there! This shows how the district has developed and become home to more and more families.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 893 | — | |
| 1892 | 1,066 | 19.4% | |
| 1927 | 1,432 | 34.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,613 | 12.6% | |
| 1963 | 2,156 | 33.7% | |
| 1973 | 4,424 | 105.2% | |
| 1984 | 8,144 | 84.1% | |
| 2000 | 11,036 | 35.5% | |
| 2011 | 10,794 | −2.2% | |
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Getting Around Río Segundo
Río Segundo is well-connected by different ways to travel, making it easy for people to move around.
Roads for Cars and Buses
Several important roads pass through the district. These roads help people travel to other parts of Costa Rica for work, school, or fun. The main roads include:
National Route 1
National Route 3
National Route 111
National Route 119
National Route 153
Train Travel
You can also travel by train in Río Segundo! The Interurbano Line, run by a company called Incofer, has tracks that go through this district. This train line helps people commute between different cities.
See also
In Spanish: Río Segundo de Alajuela para niños
