San Andrés District, León Cortés Castro facts for kids

Quick facts for kids San Andrés
District
San Andrés Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	San José
Canton	León Cortés Castro
Area
• Total	16.08 km2 (6.21 sq mi)
Elevation	1,340 m (4,400 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,578
• Density	98.13/km2 (254.17/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	12002

San Andrés is a special area called a district in the León Cortés Castro canton. It is located in the San José province of Costa Rica. This district is a small but important part of the country.

About San Andrés: Location and Size

San Andrés covers an area of about 16.08 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 3,000 football fields! It sits high up, at an elevation of 1,340 meters (about 4,396 feet) above sea level. This high location often means cooler temperatures and beautiful views.

Villages and Communities in San Andrés

Within the San Andrés district, there are several smaller communities and villages. These places are where people live and work. Some of these villages include:

• Angostura (part of it)
• Bajo Gamboa
• Higuerón
• Llano Grande
• Ojo de Agua (part of it)
• Rastrojales

Population of San Andrés

The study of how many people live in a place is called demographics. In San Andrés, the population has changed over many years.

According to the 2011 census, 1,578 people lived in San Andrés. This number helps us understand how the community has grown and changed over time.

Getting Around: Roads in San Andrés

Roads are very important for people to travel and transport goods. The San Andrés district has access to key road routes that connect it to other parts of Costa Rica. These include:

• National Route 226
• National Route 336

These routes help residents and visitors move easily through the district and beyond.

See also

In Spanish: San Andrés de León Cortés Castro para niños