San Antonio District, Alajuela facts for kids
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San Antonio
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District
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 San Antonio
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Alajuela |
| Canton | Alajuela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.93 km2 (3.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 870 m (2,850 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24,971 |
| • Density | 2,796.3/km2 (7,242/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20104
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San Antonio is a district of the Alajuela canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San Antonio has an area of 8.93 km² and an elevation of 870 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 1,222 | — | |
| 1892 | 1,401 | 14.6% | |
| 1927 | 1,172 | −16.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,734 | 48.0% | |
| 1963 | 3,728 | 115.0% | |
| 1973 | 7,519 | 101.7% | |
| 1984 | 11,471 | 52.6% | |
| 2000 | 22,094 | 92.6% | |
| 2011 | 24,971 | 13.0% | |
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For the 2011 census, San Antonio had a population of 24,971 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 1
National Route 27
National Route 122
National Route 124
National Route 721
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.
See also
In Spanish: San Antonio de Alajuela para niños
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