San Francisco District, Heredia facts for kids
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San Francisco
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District
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 San Francisco
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Heredia |
| Canton | Heredia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.43 km2 (2.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 49,209 |
| • Density | 7,653/km2 (19,821/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
40103
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San Francisco is a district of the Heredia canton, in the Heredia province of Costa Rica.
Geography
San Francisco has an area of 6.43 km² and an elevation of 1,124 metres.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1864 | 746 | — | |
| 1883 | 916 | 22.8% | |
| 1892 | 886 | −3.3% | |
| 1927 | 518 | −41.5% | |
| 1950 | 831 | 60.4% | |
| 1963 | 1,001 | 20.5% | |
| 1973 | 2,451 | 144.9% | |
| 1984 | 12,770 | 421.0% | |
| 2000 | 40,840 | 219.8% | |
| 2011 | 49,209 | 20.5% | |
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For the 2011 census, San Francisco had a population of 49,209 inhabitants.
Transportation
Road transportation
The district is covered by the following road routes:
National Route 3
National Route 111
National Route 171
Rail transportation
The Interurbano Line operated by Incofer goes through this district.
See also
In Spanish: San Francisco de Heredia para niños
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