San Antonio District, Belén 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 | 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 district of the Belén canton, in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.
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Geography
San Antonio has an area of 3.54 km² and an elevation of 912 metres.
Locations
- Barrios: Chompipes (part), Escobal, Labores (part), San Vicente, Zaiquí
Demographics
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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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For the 2011 census, San Antonio had a population of 9,942 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 111
National Route 122
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.
See also
In Spanish: San Antonio de Belén para niños
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