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San Francisco
District
San Francisco district location in Costa Rica
San Francisco district location in Costa Rica
San Francisco
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province San José
Canton Goicoechea
Area
 • Total 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi)
Elevation
1,172 m (3,845 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 2,032
 • Density 3,560/km2 (9,230/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
10802

San Francisco is a district located in the Goicoechea canton. It is part of the San José province in Costa Rica. Think of a district as a smaller area within a larger region.

About San Francisco's Location

San Francisco is a small area. It covers about 0.57 square kilometers. This district is located quite high up. It sits at an elevation of 1,172 meters above sea level. This means it's higher than many places, which can affect its climate.

Who Lives in San Francisco?

This section talks about the people living in San Francisco. It shows how the number of people has changed over time.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1892 343
1927 868 153.1%
1950 2,801 222.7%
1963 3,900 39.2%
1973 3,994 2.4%
1984 3,138 −21.4%
2000 2,552 −18.7%
2011 2,032 −20.4%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

In 2011, a special count of people was done. This is called a census. The 2011 census showed that San Francisco had 2,032 people living there.

Getting Around San Francisco

This district has several important roads. These roads help people travel in and out of San Francisco. They connect the district to other parts of Costa Rica.

Main Road Routes

The following main roads pass through or near San Francisco:

  • CR RNP 32
    National Route 32 is an important road in Costa Rica.
    National Route 32
  • CR RNS 108
    National Route 108 helps connect different areas.
    National Route 108
  • CR RNS 218
    National Route 218 is another key road for transportation.
    National Route 218

See also

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