San Antonio District, Alajuelita facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Antonio
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 San Antonio
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Alajuelita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.22 km2 (3.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,410 m (4,630 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,739 |
| • Density | 463.70/km2 (1,201.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
11003
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San Antonio is a cool place in Costa Rica! It's a district located in the Alajuelita area, which is part of the San José province. Think of it like a neighborhood within a bigger town, inside a larger state.
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What is San Antonio Like?
San Antonio covers an area of about 10.22 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 1,000 football fields! It sits high up, at an elevation of 1,410 meters above sea level. This means it's located in the mountains, which often gives it a nice, cooler climate.
Who Lives in San Antonio?
Learning about demographics helps us understand the people who live in a place. It's like taking a big count of everyone!
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 479 | — | |
| 1950 | 395 | −17.5% | |
| 1963 | 530 | 34.2% | |
| 1973 | 725 | 36.8% | |
| 1984 | 1,336 | 84.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,193 | 139.0% | |
| 2011 | 4,739 | 48.4% | |
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According to a big count called the 2011 census, San Antonio had a population of 4,739 people. This number helps us see how the district has grown over the years.
How Do People Get Around?
Roads in San Antonio
Roads are super important for people to travel and for goods to move around. San Antonio has a few main roads that connect it to other places. These are like the main arteries of the district.
The district is connected by these important road routes:
National Route 105
National Route 217
