San Cristobal District, Costa Rica facts for kids
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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 district of the Desamparados canton, in the San José province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San Cristóbal has an area of 25.47 km2 and an elevation of 1,700 metres.
Demographics
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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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For the 2011 census, San Cristóbal had a population of 3,905 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 222
National Route 226
National Route 406
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