San Cristobal District, Costa Rica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Cristóbal
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District
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 San Cristóbal
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Desamparados |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.47 km2 (9.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,700 m (5,600 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,905 |
| • Density | 153.32/km2 (397.09/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10308
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San Cristóbal is a special area called a district. It's part of the Desamparados region, which is in the San José province of Costa Rica.
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About San Cristóbal's Land
San Cristóbal covers an area of about 25.47 square kilometers. This is like a medium-sized town! It is also quite high up, at 1,700 meters above sea level. This means it's located in the mountains.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1883 | 339 | — | |
| 1892 | 429 | 26.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,453 | — | |
| 1963 | 1,546 | 6.4% | |
| 1973 | 2,137 | 38.2% | |
| 1984 | 2,286 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,360 | 47.0% | |
| 2011 | 3,905 | 16.2% | |
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Every few years, countries count how many people live in different areas. This is called a census. For the 2011 census, San Cristóbal had 3,905 people living there. You can see how the population has grown over many years in the list above.
Getting Around San Cristóbal
Main Roads
The district has several important roads that help people travel. These roads connect San Cristóbal to other places. Here are some of the main routes:
National Route 222
National Route 226
National Route 406
See also
In Spanish: San Cristóbal (Costa Rica) para niños
