San Francisco de Dos Ríos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Francisco de Dos Ríos
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 San Francisco de Dos Ríos
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | San José |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.64 km2 (1.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,168 m (3,832 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,209 |
| • Density | 7,655/km2 (19,830/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10106
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San Francisco de Dos Ríos is a district in San José Province, Costa Rica. It is the sixth district of the San José canton. A canton is like a county, and a district is a smaller area within it.
This district is one of the areas surrounding downtown San José, the capital city. It is mostly a place where people live (residential) and where factories or businesses are located (industrial).
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Exploring the Geography of San Francisco de Dos Ríos
San Francisco de Dos Ríos covers an area of about 2.64 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 264 soccer fields! It sits at an elevation of 1,168 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, which can affect the climate.
The district is located in the southeast part of its canton. It shares borders with other cantons like Curridabat to the east and Desamparados to the south. It also borders other districts, including San Sebastián to the west and Zapote to the north.
Neighborhoods and Local Areas
San Francisco de Dos Ríos is made up of several smaller areas called "barrios" or neighborhoods. These are the different communities where people live and work within the district.
Some of these neighborhoods include:
- Ahogados (part of it)
- Camelias
- Cinco Esquinas
- Coopeguaria
- El Bosque
- El Faro
- Fátima
- Hispano
- San Marino Sur
- I Griega
- La Cabaña
- Lincoln
- Lomas de San Francisco
- Maalot
- Méndez
- Pacífica
- San Francisco de Dos Ríos (which is the main center)
- Sauces
- Saucitos
- Zurquí
Population Over Time
The number of people living in San Francisco de Dos Ríos has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown:
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| 1864 | 461 | — | |
| 1883 | 493 | 6.9% | |
| 1892 | 562 | 14.0% | |
| 1927 | 730 | 29.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,319 | 217.7% | |
| 1963 | 6,422 | 176.9% | |
| 1973 | 10,241 | 59.5% | |
| 1984 | 15,256 | 49.0% | |
| 2000 | 21,724 | 42.4% | |
| 2011 | 20,209 | −7.0% | |
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According to the 2011 census, there were 20,209 people living in San Francisco de Dos Ríos. This information helps us understand how the district has developed and how many people call it home.
Getting Around: Road Transportation
Roads are very important for people to travel in and out of San Francisco de Dos Ríos. The district is connected by several main road routes. These roads help people get to work, school, and other places.
Here are some of the important roads that pass through the district:
National Route 39
National Route 204
National Route 207
National Route 209
National Route 211
See also
In Spanish: San Francisco de Dos Ríos para niños
