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San Isidro
District
San Isidro district location in Costa Rica
San Isidro district location in Costa Rica
San Isidro
Location in Costa Rica
Country  Costa Rica
Province Alajuela
Canton Alajuela
Area
 • Total 36.09 km2 (13.93 sq mi)
Elevation
1,357 m (4,452 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 17,294
 • Density 479.19/km2 (1,241.10/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−06:00
Postal code
20106

San Isidro, also known as San Isidro de Alajuela, is a special area called a district. It is part of the Alajuela canton, which is like a county. This canton is located in the Alajuela province, a larger region in the country of Costa Rica. San Isidro is a place where many people live and work.

Exploring San Isidro's Location

San Isidro covers an area of about 36 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of 3,600 football fields! It sits high up, at an elevation of about 1,357 meters above sea level. This means it's located on higher ground, which can affect its climate and views.

Who Lives in San Isidro?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1883 577
1927 2,306
1950 2,723 18.1%
1963 5,180 90.2%
1973 7,239 39.7%
1984 10,118 39.8%
2000 16,247 60.6%
2011 17,294 6.4%

Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
Centro Centroamericano de Población

The word "demographics" tells us about the people living in a place. In 2011, a count was done in Costa Rica. This count, called a census, showed that San Isidro had 17,294 people living there. The numbers above show how the population has grown over many years.

Getting Around San Isidro

People in San Isidro use roads to travel. The district has several important road routes. These routes help connect San Isidro to other towns and cities. They are used for cars, buses, and trucks.

Main Road Routes

Here are some of the main roads that go through San Isidro:

  • CR RNS 126.svg National Route 126
  • CR RNS 130.svg National Route 130
  • CR RNT 712.svg National Route 712
  • CR RNT 718.svg National Route 718
  • CR RNT 719.svg National Route 719
  • CR RNT 727.svg National Route 727

See also

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