Sabanillas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sabanillas
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 Sabanillas
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Acosta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 176.83 km2 (68.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,122 m (3,681 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,331 |
| • Density | 13.182/km2 (34.142/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11205
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Sabanillas is a district located in the Acosta area, within the San José province of Costa Rica. It's a part of Costa Rica known for its beautiful nature and friendly communities.
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Where is Sabanillas?
Sabanillas covers an area of about 176.83 square kilometers. That's like a big piece of land! It sits high up, about 1,122 meters above sea level. This means it might have cooler weather than places closer to the coast.
Who Lives in Sabanillas?
Every few years, countries count how many people live in different areas. This is called a census. In 2011, the census showed that about 2,331 people lived in Sabanillas.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 409 | — | |
| 1892 | 590 | 44.3% | |
| 1927 | 1,596 | 170.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,996 | 25.1% | |
| 1963 | 3,154 | 58.0% | |
| 1973 | 3,249 | 3.0% | |
| 1984 | 3,006 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,539 | −15.5% | |
| 2011 | 2,331 | −8.2% | |
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Getting Around Sabanillas
Road Connections
The district has important roads that help people travel. One main road that goes through Sabanillas is National Route 301. This road helps connect the district to other places.
National Route 301
See also
In Spanish: Sabanillas de Acosta para niños
