San Gabriel District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Gabriel
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District
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 San Gabriel
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | San José |
| Canton | Aserrí |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.76 km2 (4.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,310 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,061 |
| • Density | 515.39/km2 (1,334.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
10604
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San Gabriel is a special area called a district. It is part of the Aserrí canton, which is like a county. This canton is located in the San José province of Costa Rica.
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About San Gabriel
San Gabriel covers an area of about 11.76 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 1,600 football fields! It sits at an elevation of 1,310 meters above sea level. This means it's quite high up, often giving it cooler temperatures.
How Many People Live Here?
We can look at the history of how many people have lived in San Gabriel over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1927 | 1,315 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,661 | 26.3% | |
| 1963 | 2,111 | 27.1% | |
| 1973 | 2,442 | 15.7% | |
| 1984 | 2,968 | 21.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,048 | 70.1% | |
| 2011 | 6,061 | 20.1% | |
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According to the 2011 census, San Gabriel had a population of 6,061 people. This number helps us understand how the district has grown over time.
Getting Around San Gabriel
People in San Gabriel mainly use roads to travel. The district has several important road routes that connect it to other places.
Main Roads in the District
The following main roads help people get around San Gabriel:
National Route 209
National Route 222
National Route 313
These routes are like the main highways that make it easy to travel within and outside the district.
See also
In Spanish: San Gabriel de Aserrí para niños
