San Antonio District, Belén facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 | Heredia |
| Canton | Belén |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.54 km2 (1.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 912 m (2,992 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,942 |
| • Density | 2,808/km2 (7,274/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40701
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San Antonio is a cool place located in Costa Rica. It's a special area called a district. This district is part of the Belén canton. You can find it in the Heredia province.
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About San Antonio
San Antonio is a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Belén canton. This area is in the Heredia province.
Where is San Antonio?
San Antonio covers an area of about 3.54 square kilometers. That's like a small town! It sits at an elevation of 912 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up.
Parts of San Antonio
San Antonio is made up of several smaller areas. These are called Barrios. Think of them as neighborhoods within the district. Some of these barrios include:
- Chompipes (part)
- Escobal
- Labores (part)
- San Vicente
- Zaiquí
People of San Antonio
Many people live in San Antonio. We can look at how the population has changed over time. This helps us understand the district's growth.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 593 | — | |
| 1883 | 1,560 | 163.1% | |
| 1892 | 1,207 | −22.6% | |
| 1927 | 1,554 | 28.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,678 | 8.0% | |
| 1963 | 2,429 | 44.8% | |
| 1973 | 4,334 | 78.4% | |
| 1984 | 5,895 | 36.0% | |
| 2000 | 10,256 | 74.0% | |
| 2011 | 9,942 | −3.1% | |
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In 2011, a census was taken in Costa Rica. A census counts all the people living in an area. The 2011 census showed that San Antonio had 9,942 residents.
Getting Around San Antonio
It's easy to travel in and out of San Antonio. The district has good roads and even a train line.
Roads in the District
Several important roads pass through San Antonio. These roads help people get around. They connect the district to other places.
National Route 111
National Route 122
Train Travel
You can also travel by train in San Antonio. The Interurbano Line runs through the district. This train service is operated by Incofer. It's a great way to explore the area.
