San Francisco District, Heredia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 special area, called a district, located in the Heredia region of Costa Rica. It's part of the Heredia Province, which is like a big state.
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Exploring San Francisco's Geography
San Francisco covers an area of about 6.43 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 643 football fields!
It sits at an elevation of 1,124 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect its climate and scenery.
How Many People Live Here? (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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In 2011, a special count of people, called a census, showed that 49,209 people lived in San Francisco.
You can see from the chart that the number of people living in San Francisco has changed a lot over the years. It grew quite a bit, especially between 1973 and 2000!
Getting Around San Francisco (Transportation)
There are different ways to travel in and out of San Francisco.
Road Transportation
Several important roads pass through this district. These roads help people travel by car, bus, or truck.
National Route 3
National Route 111
National Route 171
Rail Transportation
San Francisco also has a train line! The Interurbano Line runs through the district. This train service is managed by a company called Incofer.
