San Carlos District, Tarrazú facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Carlos
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District
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 San Carlos
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Tarrazú |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.58 km2 (22.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,545 m (5,069 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,893 |
| • Density | 32.315/km2 (83.695/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10503
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San Carlos is a district located in the Tarrazú canton. This area is part of the San José province in Costa Rica. A district is like a smaller part of a larger region called a canton.
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Exploring San Carlos's Location
San Carlos covers an area of about 58.58 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 8,200 football fields! The district is located at an elevation of 1,545 meters above sea level. This means it is quite high up, which can affect its climate and landscape.
Who Lives in San Carlos?
This section looks at the number of people living in San Carlos over time. This information comes from official counts called censuses.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 576 | — | |
| 1963 | 791 | 37.3% | |
| 1973 | 972 | 22.9% | |
| 1984 | 1,073 | 10.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,891 | 76.2% | |
| 2011 | 1,893 | 0.1% | |
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According to the 2011 census, San Carlos had a population of 1,893 people. This number helps us understand how the district has grown.
Getting Around San Carlos
This section explains how people travel in and out of San Carlos.
Road Connections
The district has specific roads that connect it to other places. These roads are important for travel and moving goods.
- National Route 303 is one of the main roads that passes through San Carlos.
See also
- In Spanish: San Carlos de Tarrazú para niños
