Sánchez District facts for kids
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Sánchez
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District
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 Sánchez
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Curridabat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,364 |
| • Density | 1,184.1/km2 (3,067/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11803
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Sánchez is a district of the Curridabat canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
Geography
Sánchez has an area of 4.53 km² and an elevation of 1,250 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 564 | — | |
| 1963 | 816 | 44.7% | |
| 1973 | 872 | 6.9% | |
| 1984 | 1,418 | 62.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,147 | 121.9% | |
| 2011 | 5,364 | 70.4% | |
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For the 2011 census, Sánchez had a population of 5,364 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 2
National Route 221
National Route 251
National Route 252
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.
See also
In Spanish: Sánchez (Costa Rica) para niños
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