San Antonio District, Desamparados 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 | San José |
| Canton | Desamparados |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,163 m (3,816 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,727 |
| • Density | 4,630/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10305
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San Antonio is a small area, called a district, in Costa Rica. It's part of the Desamparados canton, which is like a county, within the San José Province. Costa Rica is a country in Central America.
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What is San Antonio Like?
San Antonio covers an area of 2.1 square kilometers. This is about 0.8 square miles. The district is located 1163 meters (or 3815 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite high up!
Who Lives in San Antonio?
This section tells us about the people living in San Antonio over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 680 | — | |
| 1883 | 973 | 43.1% | |
| 1892 | 802 | −17.6% | |
| 1927 | 893 | 11.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,245 | 39.4% | |
| 1963 | 2,735 | 119.7% | |
| 1973 | 5,147 | 88.2% | |
| 1984 | 7,519 | 46.1% | |
| 2000 | 9,775 | 30.0% | |
| 2011 | 9,727 | −0.5% | |
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According to the 2011 census, San Antonio had 9727 people living there. A census is like a big count of everyone in a place.
How Do People Get Around?
Road Transportation
People in San Antonio use roads to travel. Several important roads pass through the district. These roads help connect San Antonio to other places.
- National Route 207
- National Route 210
- National Route 212
- National Route 409
See also
In Spanish: San Antonio de Desamparados para niños
