San Isidro District, Alajuela facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Isidro
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District
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 San Isidro
Location in Costa Rica
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| 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)
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| • Total | 17,294 |
| • Density | 479.19/km2 (1,241.10/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20106
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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.
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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?
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| 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% | |
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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:
National Route 126
National Route 130
National Route 712
National Route 718
National Route 719
National Route 727
See also
In Spanish: San Isidro de Alajuela para niños
