San Isidro District, Grecia facts for kids
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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 | Grecia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.01 km2 (6.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,290 m (4,230 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,949 |
| • Density | 349.74/km2 (905.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20302
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San Isidro is a special area called a district in the Grecia region. It is part of the Alajuela province in the beautiful country of Costa Rica.
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What's in a Name?
San Isidro gets its name from Saint Isidore. He was an important Catholic saint.
Where is San Isidro?
San Isidro covers an area of about 17 square kilometers (about 6.5 square miles). It is located 1,290 meters (about 4,232 feet) above sea level. This district sits on the side of the famous Poás Volcano.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 793 | — | |
| 1927 | 911 | 14.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,439 | 58.0% | |
| 1963 | 2,843 | 97.6% | |
| 1973 | 3,271 | 15.1% | |
| 1984 | 2,891 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,201 | 79.9% | |
| 2011 | 5,949 | 14.4% | |
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According to the 2011 census, about 5,949 people lived in San Isidro.
Getting Around San Isidro
Roads You Can Take
Several important roads pass through San Isidro. These roads help people travel to and from the district:
- National Route 107
- National Route 120
- National Route 711
See also
In Spanish: San Isidro de Grecia para niños
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