Salitral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Salitral
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 Salitral
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Santa Ana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.2 km2 (7.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,022 m (3,353 ft) |
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| • Total | 4,304 |
| • Density | 213.1/km2 (551.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10902
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Salitral is a special area in Costa Rica. It is a district within the Santa Ana canton. This canton is part of the San José province. Think of it like a neighborhood in a bigger town, which is in a larger region.
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About Salitral
Salitral is a district in Costa Rica. It is known for its natural beauty. People live and work in this area.
Where is Salitral?
Salitral is located in the San José province. This province is in the central part of Costa Rica. It is part of the Santa Ana canton.
Land and Height
Salitral covers an area of about 20.2 square kilometers. That's like a square with sides about 4.5 kilometers long. The district is also quite high up. It sits at an elevation of 1022 meters above sea level. This means it's over 1 kilometer higher than the ocean!
How Many People Live Here?
Knowing how many people live in a place is called demographics. In 2011, a special count was done. This count is called a census. The census showed that 4304 people lived in Salitral.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 898 | — | |
| 1927 | 783 | −12.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,085 | 38.6% | |
| 1963 | 1,267 | 16.8% | |
| 1973 | 1,645 | 29.8% | |
| 1984 | 2,049 | 24.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,369 | 64.4% | |
| 2011 | 4,304 | 27.8% | |
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Getting Around Salitral
Transportation is about how people move from one place to another. In Salitral, roads are important for travel.
Roads in the District
The main way to get around Salitral is by road. One important road that goes through the district is:
National Route 311
This road helps people travel to and from Salitral. It connects the district to other areas.
See also
In Spanish: Salitral (Costa Rica) para niños
