San Isidro District, Atenas 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 | Atenas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.48 km2 (5.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,000 m (3,000 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,813 |
| • Density | 194.27/km2 (503.15/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
20504
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San Isidro is a cool place in Costa Rica. It's a small area called a district. You can find it in the Atenas area, which is part of the Alajuela province. Think of it like a neighborhood within a bigger town, which is inside a larger region!
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Where is San Isidro?
San Isidro is located in a beautiful part of Costa Rica. It covers an area of about 14.48 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 1,448 football fields!
How high up is it?
This district is quite high up, sitting at an elevation of 1,000 meters above sea level. That's like being on top of a very tall mountain, which often means cooler weather and amazing views!
Who lives in San Isidro?
Many people call San Isidro home. The number of people living here has grown over the years.
Population growth
Back in 1892, only 487 people lived here. By 1950, the population had grown to 1,282. In 2011, a census counted 2,813 people living in San Isidro. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this district.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1892 | 487 | — | |
| 1927 | 873 | 79.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,282 | 46.8% | |
| 1963 | 1,539 | 20.0% | |
| 1973 | 1,867 | 21.3% | |
| 1984 | 1,891 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,496 | 32.0% | |
| 2011 | 2,813 | 12.7% | |
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Getting around San Isidro
Even though it's a smaller district, San Isidro has roads that help people travel.
Main roads
The district is connected by several important road routes. These roads make it easier for residents to get to other towns and cities in Costa Rica.
See also
In Spanish: San Isidro de Atenas para niños
