San Antonio District, Puriscal 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 | Puriscal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.5 km2 (5.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,090 m (3,580 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,889 |
| • Density | 268.2/km2 (694.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10408
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San Antonio is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Puriscal canton, which is located in the San José province. Think of it like a neighborhood within a larger town, which is in a bigger state!
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Exploring San Antonio's Geography
San Antonio covers an area of about 14.5 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 1,450 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 1,090 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, offering cool breezes and often beautiful views.
Who Lives in San Antonio?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 553 | — | |
| 1892 | 598 | 8.1% | |
| 1950 | 731 | — | |
| 1963 | 935 | 27.9% | |
| 1973 | 943 | 0.9% | |
| 1984 | 1,894 | 100.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,803 | 48.0% | |
| 2011 | 3,889 | 38.7% | |
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According to the census taken in 2011, about 3,889 people lived in San Antonio. This number helps us understand how the population has grown over the years.
Getting Around San Antonio
Road Connections
San Antonio is connected by a few important roads. These roads help people travel in and out of the district.
- National Route 239
- National Route 316
See also
In Spanish: San Antonio de Puriscal para niños
